Lib Dems call for more flood defence spend and greater use of SUDS in UK
Delegates at the Liberal Democrat party conference have voted to greatly increase spending on flood defences in the UK, together with inceasing the uptake of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
Welsh homes out of pocket by UK Government flood protection scheme, says Minister
Carl Sargeant, Natural Resources Minister in the Welsh Assembly has called on the UK Government to amend the draft regulations for its flood protection scheme so that Welsh homeowners aren’t left out of pocket.
EU projects protect coastal communities from flooding
Two EU-funded projects are keeping people and their homes safe with the creation of an early warning system for coastal storms, and a system to help local authorities, builders and developers plan ahead.
New York State to get $1.9 billion in storm resilience funding
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that New York State expects to receive $1.915 billion in storm resiliency funding from the federal government.
Environment Agency reports on flood and coastal erosion risk progress in England
The Environment Agency has published a summary report showing the progress made towards achieving flood and coastal erosion risk management outcome measures in England for the period January 2014 to March 2014 - including whole life cost benefits of £4,445M against whole life costs of £368M.
Environment Agency starts work on first phase of Leicester flood risk scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work on part of the first phase of Leicester’s flood risk management scheme - the first in a series of green infrastructure and conveyance improvements along the River Soar.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £100m+ Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has set out the latest plans for the proposed £100 million-plus Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Surface water flooding - Defra launches new SuDS consultation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new consultation setting out its plans to change the current planning system to increase sustainable drainage systems in England.
Steart Coastal Management Project completed
The Steart Coastal Management Project, one of the largest managed realignment and habitat creation schemes ever carried out in the UK, has been completed and opened to the sea for the first time.
Environment Agency on hunt for new Wessex flood Chairman
The Environment Agency is looking for a new Chairman for the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
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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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