AECOM – expert analysis of Govt National Flood Resilience Review
Jon Robinson, Director – Water at global built environment consultancy AECOM takes an expert view of the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review and says innovative thinking is needed to protect communities, businesses and vital infrastructure from future flooding.
Experts highlight key role of SuDS in flood risk management
A leading supplier of water management and stormwater control systems has welcomed the greater recognition of the flood risks posed by surface water in the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review – and restated the crucial role of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in managing this type of risk.
Northumbrian Water launches community initiative to tackle flood risk
Primary school pupils have become the first to take part in a new proactive community initiative launched by Northumbrian Water which will address potential future flood risk and help build resilience to climate change.
Environment Agency progresses work on £50m+ flood defences for York and Leeds
The Environment Agency is progressing with work on a £17 million upgrade to ensure Yorkshire will be better protected from floods this winter and the £33 million+ River Aire flood alleviation scheme for Leeds.
Environment Agency consults on Leics flood risk management strategy
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a new consultation on the Leicester Integrated Flood Risk Management Strategy.
Atkins – an expert’s perspective on the National Flood Resilience Review
Ian Heijne, Technical Director for Flood Risk and Resilience at Atkins, one of the world’s leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, discusses the Government’s National Flood Resilience Review.
Major £7m Newcastle flood scheme completed
Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency have completed a major £7 million joint flood reduction scheme in Brunton Park, Newcastle which began in October 2014.
Environment Agency warns over risk of flash floods
The Environment Agency has warned people to be aware of the risks of flash flooding as a result of heavy rainfall which began yesterday evening continuing across large parts of the country today.
Mixed reaction to Government's National Flood Resilience Review
The Government’s National; Flood Resilience Review published yesterday has met with a mixed response from a wide range of organisations.
Government publishes National Flood Resilience Review
The Government's National Flood Resilience Review published today includes plans for improved rain and flood modelling, a £12.5 million increase in new temporary flood defences, greater protection to infrastructure and a call for water companies to strengthen flood resilience plans.
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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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