VolkerStevin flood risk project wins national Constructing Excellence sustainability award
VolkerStevin’s Low Crosby Flood Risk Management Scheme which used an entirely nature-based solution has won the 2023 national Constructing Excellence sustainability award.
Environment Agency plans for Keighley and Stockbridge flood defences on show
The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop-in event today for the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme which aims to reduce flooding from the River Worth, the River Aire and surface water flooding.
Flood Action Week - Environment Agency warns people to prepare for increased weather extremes
The Environment Agency (EA) is warning people to prepare for increased weather extremes and to make sure they know their flood risk.
Fire service needs ‘urgent resources’ for flood response: FBU responds to new NAO report
The Fire Brigades Union has responded to today’s National Audit Office report into flooding resilience in England, calling for a statutory duty for fire and rescue services to respond to floods and the resources to match.
NAO warns more than 200,000 properties at increased flood risk due to EA assets below required condition
The National Audit Office is warning that 200,000 properties are at increased flood risk due toEnvironment Agency defence assets being below required condition - and the EA has cut its forecast for the number of additional properties that will be better protected from flooding by 40% since plans were first unveiled in 2020.
Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee recruits new members
The Environment Agency is looking for new members to join the Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC).
£30 million-plus Tees programme launched to reduce flood risk and boost nature
A ground-breaking set of projects to help the River Tees Estuary adapt to climate change, restore valuable habitat for internationally important wildlife and reconnect the river’s tributaries has officially launched.
Severn Trent progresses £76 million Mansfield Sustainable Flooding Resilience Project
Severn Trent teams will start work in Ladybrook this week as part of the water company’s £76 million Mansfield Sustainable Flooding Resilience Project, the largest SuDS retrofit project of its kind in the UK.
Government activates Flood Recovery Framework to provide funding to households and businesses impacted by Storm Babet
The government has activated the Flood Recovery Framework to ensure communities impacted by flooding will benefit from thousands of pounds of government funding to help them recover from the impact of Storm Babet..
£2.8 million transformation of Barrhead’s Levern Water now complete
A wider, more natural river channel has been restored to the river, which runs through Barrhead, with the ability to better absorb flooding and encourage more fish and wildlife.
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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
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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