MPs demand flood management review - current structures are “fragmented, inefficient and ineffective”
MPs on the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee are calling for an overhaul of flood management in England to tackle the rising risk to communities from climate change.
New support aimed at giving property owners better protection from flooding
A new, independent report launched today is aimed at helping people better protect their homes and businesses from risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst happens.
Northumbrian Water & EA £7m joint flood reduction scheme officially opens
A community celebration has taken place to officially open the £7 million Brunton Park joint flood reduction scheme in Newcastle started by Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency in October 2014.
Press Association: allocation of flood defence funding is biased towards the South
New analysis by the Press Association is suggesting that flood defence spending in the UK is biased towards wealthier households and the South East.
Environment Agency runs virtual test to ensure moveable flood defence weir is winter ready
The Environment Agency has carried out a virtual test to ensure work to install a moveable weir on the River Aire is winter ready.
Environment Agency: tidal flood risk in Thames estuary is increasing
An Environment Agency review has shown that tidal flood risk in the Thames estuary is increasing in line with predictions.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Network Rail Wales set up flood partnership
Communities in Wales will benefit from reduced flood risk and better rail links, thanks to a new agreement between Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Network Rail Wales.
Environment Agency update on £17m Medway flood protection plans
The Environment Agency has started a series of public drop in sessions are to be held to update communities on the development of the £17.1 million River Medway flood alleviation scheme.
Water sector progresses 21st Century Drainage Programme
UK Water, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has published a new report which highlights the need to ensure the nation’s sewerage systems are fit for purpose and looks at the added pressures itwill need to withstand in the future.
Environment Agency progresses £6m+ River Medway Flood Storage Areas plans
The Environment Agency is currently working with Kent County Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Maidstone Borough Council to develop options to reduce the risk of flooding to communities via the proposed £6 million-plus River Medway Flood Storage Areas (FSAs) project.
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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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