New Defra report says over 314,000 homes better protected from flooding as result of £2.6bn investment since 2015
A new report by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has found that a £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 – with over 314,000 homes now better protected from flooding since 2015.
Environment Agency checks hundreds of River Severn flood defence assets
The Environment Agency is checking hundreds of flood defence assets along the River Severn to make sure they are fully operational and ready to protect against flood risk.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £150 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted the planning application to build the Oxford flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk to the city from the River Thames.
£14m pumping station refurbishment scheme makes Doncaster more resilient to climate change
A newly refurbished pumping station at Bentley, Doncaster, which provides greater protection to 1,699 homes and businesses, has been officially opened.
Defra announces £36m investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to effects of coastal erosion
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced a £36 million investment to explore innovative approaches of adapting to the effects of coastal erosion.
Construction of £100m tidal barrier to protect homes in Somerset from flooding gets Government go-ahead
Environment Secretary George Eustice has this week authorised the construction of the £100 million Bridgwater tidal barrier with a Transport and Works Act better protecting 11,300 homes and 1,500 businesses in the town and surrounding areas.
Environment Agency publishes flood hydrology roadmap to help predict and manage flood risk
The Environment Agency has published a flood hydrology roadmap setting out a 25-year vision to help predict and manage flood risk.
Environment Agency publishes annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management
The Environment Agency has published its annual corporate report on flood and coastal erosion risk management for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Environment Agency undertakes yearly renewal of natural flood defences along Norfolk coast
The Environment Agency has undertaken the annual renewal of natural flood defences along the west Norfolk coast - the project involves moving 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle from Snettisham Scalp, where it has been deposited by the tidal movement of the sea.
Rail investigators flag up drainage system failures in fatal Aberdeenshire derailment
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) investigation has found that errors in the construction of a drainage system were the primary cause of a fatal train derailment at Carmont in Aberdeenshire last 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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