Falkirk Council progresses next stage in £672 million flood defence scheme – despite funding uncertainty
After consideration of an update report last week, Falkirk Council’s Executive Committee has agreed that Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Scotland’s largest flood scheme - can proceed to the statutory notification stage.
North Yorkshire man given suspended prison sentence for illegal dumping on flood plain
A North Yorkshire man has received a suspended prison sentence for the illegal deposit of waste on the River Swale flood plain.
Statutory consultation launches on proposals for £600m+ River Thames Scheme to mitigate major flood risk
This week sees the launch of the statutory consultation on proposals for the River Thames Scheme (RTS) by the Environment Agency, Surrey County Council and local borough partners – the scheme covers part of the largest area of undefended, developed floodplain in England.
MPs warn Environment Agency funding shortfalls are responsible for deteriorating state of flood defences
In a report published today, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee is warning that shortfalls in Environment Agency funding are responsible for the deteriorating state of England’s flood defences.
Government announces payments for communities affected by flooding
Flood-hit communities impacted by Storm Henk can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.
Environment Agency warns people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England
The Environment Agency is warning people to remain vigilant as flooding continues in England where the number of properties which have flooded has now reached the 2,000 mark.
More flooding forecast in England and more rain to come
Widespread flooding and heavy rain have impacted much of England – and the Met Office is forecasting more rain and more flooding as river levels continue to rise.
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place around UK following Storm Garret
Dozens of flood warnings still remain in place around the UK and thousands of homes are still without power in Scotland in the wake of Storm Gerrit.
New report finds 9 million UK homes at risk of flooding
A new report has found 9 million UK homes are at risk of flooding, of which 1.3 million at risk from groundwater, according to pioneering new analysis.
Environment Agency marks 10th anniversary of 2013 floods in East Anglia and Lincolnshire
This week Environment Agency teams in East Anglia and Lincolnshire have been reflecting on the 10th anniversary of the 2013 floods. On December 5, 2013 a large storm coupled with high tides generated a coastal surge along the whole of the east coast of England. In some areas the tides were higher than those in the devastating floods of 1953.
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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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