UK Govt climate change adviser warns current approach to coastal flooding “not fit for purpose”
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) , the UK Government’s independent adviser on climate change, is warning that the current approach to coastal flooding and erosion is “not fit for purpose.”
£17.8 million flood alleviation scheme for Skipton officially opened
A £17.8 million flood defence scheme to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses in Skipton has officially opened.
Surface water - Environment Agency chief warns UK’s biggest flood risk is growing
Sir James Bevan KCMG, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, has warned that surface water is the UK’s biggest flood risk and highlighted potentially dire consequences if action is not stepped up to tackle the issue.
Environment Agency progresses Exmouth tidal defence scheme
The Environment Agency is progressing with its plans for the Exmouth tidal defence scheme – the Agency is currently meeting landowners and residents believed to be most affected by the project.
New £4.1m flood risk management scheme for Worcestershire village opens
Today saw the official opening by Nigel Huddleston MP for Mid-Worcestershire of a £4.1 million flood risk management scheme which will reduce the risk of flooding for 272 homes and businesses in Broadway, Childswickham and Murcot.
Environment Agency progresses £121m Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency has issued a Compulsory Purchase Order under provisions in the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1995 in order to acquire land and rights over land, for the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Environment Agency begins work on 5 natural flood management schemes in Norfolk
The Environment Agency has started work on the first of five natural flood management schemes along rivers in Norfolk to help manage flood risk to local properties and improve habitats.
Environment Agency progresses £15m flood defence upgrade for Tonbridge and Hildenborough
The Environment Agency is progressing with plans for a £15.7 million flood defence upgrade to the Leigh flood storage area (FSA) for Tonbridge and Hildenborough.
National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2019 - Environment Agency publishes initial scoping report
The Environment Agency has announced plans to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy 2050.
Phase two Leeds flood plans - strong focus on Natural Flood Management
An outline business case for phase 2 of the Leeds Flood Alleviation scheme has been submitted to government, which outlines plans to reduce flood risk to the city upstream of the city centre, taking a catchment wide approach.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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