Environment Agency sets out new flood defence plan for York
The Environment Agency has announced a new five-year plan to better protect York against flooding - the options are based on the Agency's ambition to achieve a consistent standard of flood protection across the city.
Flood defences – Environment Agency says Thames Valley is "winter ready"
The Environment Agency says that the Thames Valley is now “winter ready” for the increasing likelihood of severe weather causing disruption to homes, businesses and communities during the winter months.
Vancouver mulls $300m to $800m flood resilience options
Vancouver is currently considering a number of options to strengthen the resilience of the city’s flood defences ranging between $300 million to $800 million.
Environment Agency reaches milestone in £17m Foss Barrier flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has reached a milestone in the £17 million programme of improvements at the Foss Barrier with the installation of the last of eight new, high capacity pumps.
Defra announces Cumbria flood competition winners
The top prize in a competition to find innovative ways to tackle flooding focusing on the Eden catchment in Cumbria has been awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates and Lancaster University.
Environment Agency submits planning application for £3.8m Totnes flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has submitted plans for a scheme to reduce flood risk to over 400 homes and businesses in Totnes to South Hams District Council.
Environment Agency progresses £3m Rugeley flood defence scheme
The Environment Agency has provided an update on how plans to build a £3 million flood defence scheme in Rugeley, Staffordshire are progressing.
Balfour Beatty calls on Government to bring forward “shovel ready” flood defence schemes
Balfour Beatty is calling on the Government to bring forward ‘shovel ready’ schemes, including flood defence works, in its‘Small Scale, Big Impact: Infrastructure and Economic Regeneration’ paper published today.
Northumbrian Water to provide update on work to reduce Tyne Valley flood risk
Northumbrian Water, local MP Guy Opperman, the Environment Agency and Northumberland County Council will provide an update on work to reduce flood risk in the Tyne Valley at a public meeting next week.
Environment Agency progresses work on £32m Exeter flood defence scheme
Environment Agency is progressing works which are part of the second phase of construction for Exeter’s new £32 million flood defence scheme.
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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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