UK Govt warned SuDS changes risk “significant weakening” of plans to manage flood risk
Lord Krebs, Chairman of the Adaptation Sub-Committee has written to Elizabeth Truss, the Environment Secretary, to express concerns about how the government now intends to encourage the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in new development.
Costain unveils sensors innovation for construction sector
Costain is using innovative, cutting edge sensor technology to monitor movement during the construction of 35m-deep ventilation and access shafts for Crossrail which could see further uptake across the UK construction sector.
SuDS policy “fudge” must be avoided to avoid future floods chaos, experts warn
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Alex Stephenson, chair of the British Water Surface Water Management Focus Group and Group Market Development Director of Hydro International looks at proposed changes for regulating SuDS implementation on new developments in England.
NGOs warn Defra SuDS plans would lead to “substantially higher flood risk in England”
Blueprint for Water is warning that Government proposals for a new system to implement Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems would over time lead to substantially higher flood risk in many parts of England.
King’s Lynn Internal Drainage Board to take on Norfolk rivers
Following a formal legal process the rivers Babingley, Ingol and Heacham in Norfolk have been formally reclassified from ‘Main River’ to ‘Ordinary Watercourse’.
Jones Bros starts work on £36m Clacton sea defence project
Coast and marine infrastructure specialist Jones Bros has begun work as a sub-contractor on a challenging sea defence project that will protect one of Britain’s leading resorts.
NGOs warn Government to resist playing politics over winter flood measures
The Blueprint for Water coalition is warning the Government not to prioritize potentially environmentally-damaging dredging over other proven flood-prevention measures in this year’s Autumn Statement on 3 December 2014.
UK Govt:“investment in flood prevention preferable to spending on clean-up”
The UK Government has endorsed the House of Commons Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee view that investment in flood prevention is preferable to spending on clean-up.
Environment Agency starts work on Westonzoyland defence scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work this week on a permanent flood defence scheme for Westonzoyland in Somerset.
Environment Agency consults on draft flood risk management plans
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on draft flood risk management plans for England and Wales.
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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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