Environment Agency to set out plans for Marton West Beck flood defences
The Environment Agency is asking residents for their views on a potential future scheme to reduce the risk of flooding from Marton West Beck.
NRW appoints main contractor for £9m Roath flood protection scheme
Natural Resources Wales has appointed the main contractor Dawnus to carry out the works for the Roath Flood Risk Management Scheme on its behalf.
Welsh Government announces additional £33m for flood defences
The Welsh Government has announced an additional £33 million in capital funding for flooding schemes across Wales.
Environment Agency warns of flood risks over Christmas
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rainfall expected across parts of the north-west of England and the Pennines from Friday onwards will bring the risk of flooding to land and roads.
Severe storms for Christmas? Have we learnt the lessons from last year?
Ian Heijne, technical director, Atkins discusses whether the UK has learnt the lessons from last year’s winter storms which caused serious flooding in some parts of the country.
CIWEM issues call for papers on Outcome Measures for flood and coastal risk management
CIWEM’s Rivers and Coastal Group has issued a Call for Papers on whether Outcome Measures for flood and coastal risk management are fit for the future ahead of its major conference which will take place in London in May 2017.
£50m Leeds flood alleviation scheme secures further £3.8m in funding
The Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme has secured a further £3.8 million to help reduce the risk of flooding in the city centre by increasing the current standard of protection to phase 1 of the scheme.
Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work carried out by risk management authorities in England.
Environment Agency starts work on Selly Park South flood risk management scheme
The Environment Agency has been working in partnership with St Andrew’s Healthcare, Birmingham City Council and other organisations to develop the Selly Park Flood Risk Management Scheme to help reduce the risk of flooding.
New study warns hidden economic cost of groundwater flooding is £530m pa
A pioneering new study has warned that the potential hidden economic cost to property from groundwater flooding in England could be as much as £530 million per year.
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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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