Storm Claudia set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales
Storm Claudia is set to bring “heavy and disruptive rain” for much of England and Wales today and into Saturday, together with strong winds in the west, with Amber warnings issued by the Met Office.
Government overhauls flood defence funding in new flood and coastal erosion risk management policy
The government has set out its new flood defence funding formula in its newly published flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) policy.
New interactive 'talking signs' help Folkestone prepare for flash flooding
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council have launched interactive signage across Folkestone to raise awareness of the tiown’s flash flood risk and.help residents and businesses prepare for flash flooding.
Lymington flood defences to be strengthened with repairs ahead of tidal gate mechanisms replacement in 2026
The Environment Agency is getting ready to carry out essential maintenance on Lymington's Toll Bridge Road floodgate this November.
Environment Agency tests temporary and permanent flood defences for Northwich ahead of winter
The Environment Agency tested the £7 million Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme last week - the Agency is carrying out a large-scale training exercise in Northwich as part of a winter preparedness programme to make sure it is ready to respond to flood incidents.
New Truro tidal flood defence gates now fully operational and ready to swing into action
New flood defence gates in Truro, Cornwall are now fully operational, securing the city's flood defences for the next 30 years - 185 properties in Truro are now protected by the newly replaced flood defence gates.
Flood defence - government announces sweeping reforms, record £10.5 billion investment and new rules to get defences built faster
The government has unveiled sweeping reforms which will see deprived communities across the country benefit from new flood defences with a record £10.5 billion investment to defend nearly 900,000 properties in England, with new rules to get defences built more quickly.
Awareness of flood risk in England is “dangerously low”, new report from MPs on Environmental Audit Committee warns
A cross-party Committee of MPs is warning that awareness of flood risk in England is “dangerously low” and is calling on the Government to set up a single national flood reporting and information service to prevent homes and livelihoods being exposed.
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week 2025
Millions across the country are being urged to get flood ready – such as by signing up for flood warnings or preparing a flood plan – by the Environment Agency to mark the start of Flood Action Week 2025.
Planning secured for Pembroke Dock floating offshore wind base
Pembrokeshire County Council have approved plans to create a dedicated floating offshore wind (FLOW) storage compound in Pembroke Dock.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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.
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