Environment Agency extends deadline for Expressions of Interest in flood and coastal resilience innovation programme
The Environment Agency has extended the deadline to submit Expressions of Interest to participate in its £200 million flood and coastal resilience innovation programme from 15 January 2021 to 29 January 2021.
Environment Agency improves Ironbridge flood defences following review of flooding issues
Ironbridge in Shropshire has been made more resilient to flooding following a review by the Environment Agency of the issues faced in the February 2020 floods.
£7m South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme completed
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has announced that work on the £7 million South Withernsea Coastal Defence Scheme, off Withernsea Bay beach, has now been completed.
Environment Agency consults on £3.3m plans to reduce flood risk in Warrington
The Environment Agency has launched a public consultation on proposals for a £3.3 million flood risk management scheme in Penketh and Whittle Brooks in Warrington that could reduce the risk of flooding to 221 properties.
Environment Agency working day and night to reduce flood impact
The Environment Agency is warning communities to stay vigilant while flood risk continues for the next few days in parts of England, with ongoing flooding expected in some areas due to recent extreme weather and some further flooding possible as more rain is expected.
North Tyneside £6m flood partnership project wins four separate awards
A £6 million project which reduced flood risks to thousands of North Tyneside residents has won four separate awards this month.
Boston Barrier flood gate now fully operational
The Environment Agency has announced that the Boston Barrier flood gate is now fully operational and ready to give an enhanced level of flood protection to over 13,000 homes and businesses in the town.
Yorkshire Water - Hebden Bridge reservoirs to be lowered in fight against floods
Reservoir levels above Hebden Bridge will be lowered once again this winter, as one part of a range of measures put in place to help protect the town from flooding.
Environment Agency - Tyne Valley flood investment continues five years on from Storm Desmond
The Environment Agency has invested £10 million to improve flood defences since Storm Desmond wreaked havoc across Northumberland five years ago – and is due to spend a further £10 million over the next six years.
NAO warns over gaps in government approach to managing flood risk in England
A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that while the government is on track to achieve its target for better protecting 300,000 more homes from flooding by March 2021, it does not have a comprehensive measure of its progress in reducing the overall level of flood risk across England.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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