Environment Agency - beach recycling underway to strengthen Norfolk flood protection
Work is underway to bolster natural flood defences along the west coast of Norfolk as part of their yearly renewal. An expected 14,000 tonnes of sand and shingle will be moved to protect 800 homes and 4,000 caravans.
Defra publishes new terms of reference for independent review of property flood resilience
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the terms of reference for the new independent review of property flood resilience (PFR) it commissioned on 8th January 2025.
Parliamentary Committee to explore whether Government’s £2.65bn investment in flood defences is prioritised to right projects
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hold an evidence session on 12th February next week to explore whether the Government’s £2.65 billion investment in flood defences is being prioritised to the right projects.
Government announces record £2.65 billion investment in flood defences over next two years
As part of the Plan for Change, the Government is committing to a record two-year investment of £2.65 billion with 52,000 properties set to benefit from new defences by March 2026.
Natural Resources Wales announces major progress in development of Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme
Plans to reduce tidal flooding in the Strand area of Cardigan, West Wales, have reached a significant milestone with the appointment of specialist consultancy firm Binnies to drive the Detailed Design Phase of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme.
Dumfries and Galloway Council progresses to next stage of £37 million Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme
Dumfries and Galloway Council has progressed to the next stage of developing the proposed £37 million Whitesands Project Flood Protection Scheme to provide both flood protection and regeneration for the Whitesands area of Dumfries.
Environment Agency starts shingle replenishment work to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
The Environment Agency has started shingle replenishment work on the beach between Shoreham and Lancing to help reduce the risk of coastal flooding - the essential maintenance is needed following winter storms.
Floods Minister and Environment Agency hold further meeting to bolster flood response and recovery
Floods Minister Emma Hardy has held a further meeting this week with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy to discuss the nation’s response to the recent flooding events.
Bristol City Council to hold virtual supplier event for proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme
Bristol City Council is inviting interested suppliers to register for a virtual supplier event it is holding on 15th January for the proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme.
Extreme weather - Environment Agency warns over ongoing flood risk as major incident declared in Leicestershire and Rutland
The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to urge caution following the ongoing extreme weather - a major incident has been declared in Leicestershire and Rutland, due to severe flooding.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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