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  • Norfolk Rivers Drainage Board , NPS/WR/040865: New impoundment licence consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Norfolk Rivers Drainage Board . The application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of the River Lark at Turf Lock, Mildenhall, Suffolk at National Grid Reference TL 70841 74251. More
    Closed 16 August 2024
  • Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025

    This consultation is now closed. We received a total of 1,726 responses, and have taken these responses into consideration when finalising our response document. You can access the response document using the following link Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025 - GOV.UK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Environment Agency is the second largest navigation... More
    Closed 16 August 2024
  • Fisherplace Hydro Limited, NPS/WR/042465 & NPS/WR/042466: Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Fisherplace Hydro Limited. The first application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of Stanah Gill at Thirlmere, Cumbria at National Grid Reference NY 32962 18802. The impounding works are to facilitate the abstraction of water for Hydroelectric power generation. The second application is for a full licence to abstract (take) water from Stanah Gill at Thirlmere, Cumbria at ... More
    Closed 15 August 2024
  • Information about Omega Proteins at Penrith

    This page provides easy access to information on our regulation of Omega Proteins, Penrith, Cumbria. We will keep this website updated with information on our investigations. We will also share any new community updates on this site. Please check back regularly for further information. This page was last updated on 14 August 2024. Reporting Odour We are continuing to receive complaints and reports of odour in the Penrith area, which we are investigating. We would... More
    Opened 14 August 2024
  • Information on Whinney Hill Landfill Site, Accrington, Lancashire

    We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Whinney Hill landfill site, Accrington, Lancashire. We are continuing to receive complaints and reports of pests and odour regarding Whinney Hill landfill site. We are encouraging residents in the community to continue to report the issues as this helps us to build up a picture of the extent and impact of the issues. You can report incidents to us 24 hours a day on 0800 807060 or by email at ... More
    Opened 8 August 2024
  • Gaywood River

    Where is the Gaywood River located? The Gaywood River is a short river, just 13km (8 miles) in length. It is an ordinary watercourse in North-West Norfolk, managed by King’s Lynn Internal Drainage Board (IDB). It rises from springs near Derby Fen before flowing westwards into the historic port of King’s Lynn, where it discharges into the Great Ouse (and subsequently into The Wash). Much of the river today has been channelled into a series of deep, straight drains, with... More
    Opened 5 August 2024
  • Sheeps Green Bathing Waters

    Bathing water designation Bathing waters are designated at locations where an interest group or owner of a potential bathing water has applied to Defra and been successful in getting the water designated as a bathing water. That location will be tested by us during the bathing water season and given a classification. Designation does not necessarily mean that the site meets water quality standards or is safe to swim in. Bathing water season The Bathing Water... More
    Opened 26 July 2024
  • St Ives and Brownshill Staunch Sluices Information Page

    Updates- November 2024 Clarification on condition of both St Ives and Brownshill Staunch Sluices Brownshill Staunch Sluice has been allocated reconditioning funding for the next two financial years (2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Moderation funding case for St Ives Staunch Sluice approved early September 2024 More details below The recent exceptionally wet winter, localised flooding and concerns about the condition of both the... More
    Opened 26 July 2024
  • Welcome to Whittlesey Quarry (Saxon Pit) Site Community Briefing

    Welcome to Whittlesey Quarry Site (Saxon Pit) community briefing page. As the primary regulator of three sites, Forterra, East Midlands and Johnsons, we publish this page to share information to the public about what we do and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide updates monthly. Our Objective We are responsible for granting or refusing environmental permits, setting the conditions, and... More
    Opened 19 July 2024
  • Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Introduction We are pleased to announce that we are moving forward with plans to reduce the risk of flooding from Skinningrove Beck. We currently close the flood gates at Stone Row Bridge when we expect high levels in the beck. Making the decision to close the gates and ensuring this happens in time to prevent flooding is difficult, due to the flashy and often unpredictable nature of the beck. Sometimes this uncertainty means the gates may close at short notice and for... More
    Opened 18 July 2024
  • Consultation on the Environment Agency’s Enforcement and sanctions policy

    This consultation closed on 16 July 2024. You can read the consultation response document on GOV.UK: Enforcement and sanctions policy updates to include UK ETS and CORSIA: Consultation response document The Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy has been updated to make reference to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Annex 2 now has an updated section A to take... More
    Closed 16 July 2024
  • Welcome to The Cherry Tree Pig Farm Information Page

    Welcome to community briefing page for Cherry Tree Pig Farm. Permit Number – UP3936RL Cherry Tree Farm, Stow Bedon, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1BY has a permit from the Environment Agency (EA) under the Environment Permitting Regulations (EPR) 2016 for the rearing of production pigs. As the primary regulator of the farm, we publish this page to share information about the regulated operations on site and to outline some of our activities to keep the... More
    Opened 16 July 2024
  • Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) - Information Page

    The Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme has come to an end and this page is no longer being updated. It will remain open until April 2025, for anyone wanting to read the information below. Welcome to the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to provide information on the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS). This will reduce the risk of flooding to homes in the North Carr and Sutton areas of Hull. ... More
    Closed 30 June 2024
  • Programme of measures for Upper Costa Beck

    Welcome to the consultation on updating the programme of measures for Upper Costa Beck. Everyone’s views are welcomed. You can respond online on this website. If you would prefer to respond using a response form, you can download one under 'related documents' below. All responses will be considered. We will publish a summary of your responses on GOV.UK following analysis of responses. The closing date of this consultation has been extended from the 3rd of June to the 24th... More
    Closed 24 June 2024
  • Fisherplace Hydro Limited, NPS/WR/040110: Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Fisherplace Hydro Limited . The application is to vary licence serial number NW/075/0007/003 which authorises the abstraction of water from Fisherplace Gill at National Grid Reference (NGR) NY 32539 18184 for the purpose of power production. More
    Closed 13 June 2024
  • Environment Agency charge proposals for materials facilities

    Materials facilities are regulated waste operations that receive over 1,000 tonnes of waste a year and separate it into specified output material such as glass, metal, paper, or plastic to allow this material to be recycled by other facilities or persons. For operators of a materials facility, we propose to: amend the additional subsistence charge for materials facilities operations, so it better reflects costs of regulatory activity change how we bill customers for the... More
    Closed 5 June 2024
  • Alconbury Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme - information page

    Through the Alconbury Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme, we are developing a way forward to reduce the risk of flooding from the Alconbury Brook in Alconbury and Alconbury Weston. Flooding in Hamerton Road, Alconbury Weston, January 2021 Background to the scheme The Alconbury Brook catchment is relatively ‘flashy’ in comparison to the wider River Great Ouse catchment, meaning that is reacts quickly to rainfall and the onset of flooding can be rapid. ... More
    Closed 25 May 2024
  • Supporting Citizen Science

    Citizen science : ‘the collection of data and information by communities for scientific purposes’ can provide invaluable data and evidence about our water environment. Citizen science can be a fantastic way for us to work together by: supporting communities to connect to their local environment. bringing together local stakeholders and decision makers. enabling... More
    Opened 24 May 2024
  • Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS)

    Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS) West Stockwith Pumping Station (WSPS) The Lower Idle Asset Management Scheme (LIAMS) aims to provide a catchment-based approach to managing flood risk in the Lower Idle through interventions at West Stockwith Pumping Station (WSPS) and complementary risk management solutions. The LIAMS project focusses on the flood risk management of all flood risk assets in the Lower Idle.... More
    Opened 23 May 2024
  • Derby City Council, NPS/WR/037226: Hydro Electric Power Production Consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an application received from Derby City Council . The application is to vary licence serial number 03/28/48/0042/R01 to abstract water from River Derwent at Longbridge Weir in Derby between National Grid References SK 35631 36300 and SK 35649 36304 for the purpose of transferring it without intervening use to Longbridge Weir hydroelectric power scheme. More
    Closed 23 May 2024
  • Vale Brook, Chesham - Information Page

    Project Overview The Vale Brook river runs through the centre of Chesham. The river flows mostly underground in a series of buried tunnels (called culverts). Some sections of the culvert are now over 150 years old and they are in varying states of disrepair. View culvert map here The river is fed from groundwater and also the rainfall runoff from the roads via the highway drainage network. There is a risk of flooding from the river if blockages within the culvert... More
    Opened 13 May 2024
  • Information on Clayton Hall Landfill Site, Whittle le Woods, Lancashire

    We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Clayton Hall Landfill Site. Since December 2023, we have recorded an increased number of reports of odour from Clayton Hall Landfill site. We will keep the community up to date with any developments on our response to the increased reports and will share any new updates here. Please check back regularly for further information. This page was last updated on 11 April 2024 ... More
    Closed 30 April 2024
  • London Colney Property Flood Resilience

    We have created this information page to keep residents informed of current and future project developments in London Colney. We will be updating this page as the project progresses. Flood risk in London Colney What are the Environment Agency and Hertfordshire County Council proposing? What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)? PFR grant eligibility How will the scheme work? Building your flood resilience Maintenance of Main Rivers ... More
    Opened 26 April 2024
  • Bassetlaw District Flood Risk Information Page

    Bassetlaw District Flood Risk Information Page Overview This page acts a central location for general information related to flooding in the district of Bassetlaw. This is a multi-agency site and will be updated regularly. Contents Latest updates Bassetlaw Map Extent Partners, Roles and Responsibilities Further Information Further Questions Latest Updates Following the Community Drop-in sessions in Worksop (14 March) and Retford... More
    Opened 3 April 2024
  • Worksop Flooding Information Page

    Worksop Flooding Information Page Overview This page acts a specific information page for information on flooding and action taking place in Worksop and the surrounding area. This is a multi-agency site and will be updated regularly. Contents Flooding History Scheme History Latest updates Worksop Map Extent General Bassetlaw Information Pages Further Questions Flooding History Worksop has a history of flooding events in... More
    Opened 3 April 2024
  • Mill sluices at Wainford, Wortwell and Hoxne, River Waveney Information

    Update as of 24th May 2023 - On the basis that we have not received any information that we believe would make a change in ownership or maintenance responsibility unviable, our proposal was put before the April 2023 meeting of the Anglian Eastern Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) for their endorsement as required in our Protocol for the Maintenance of Flood and Coastal Risk Management Assets. The committee supported the proposal and therefore we will shortly be formalising... More
    Closed 1 April 2024
  • Park Wood information page

    Welcome to Park Wood information page. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the project. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new . Latest Update - March 2023 We carry out a Public Safety Risk Assessment on all our signposted footpaths in Park Wood. We will be closing a section of the footpath at the location shown below (in red) because we need to remove the board walk... More
    Closed 31 March 2024
  • Water for Tomorrow – information page

    Water is a scarce and diminishing resource yet it is essential for all sectors. Future pressures such as climate change and population growth will increase the demand for water and we need to work together with partners, businesses and communities to find long-lasting solutions. Ahead of COP26, Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, said: "The climate crisis is global, but its impacts are in your village, your shop, your home. Adaptation action needs to be integral to... More
    Closed 31 March 2024
  • Colwyn Road Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Introduction The Burn Valley Beck drains agricultural land to the West of Hartlepool, before flowing Northeast through the residential areas of West Park, passing through a series of trash screens and culverts. The Beck them turns East to flow through Burn Valley Gardens, and a series of trash screens, before discharging into the combined sewer system. Map of the Burn Valley Beck from West Park to Stranton Reviewing the approach to flood risk ... More
    Opened 28 March 2024
  • Bellhouse Landfill Site

    Welcome to the Bellhouse Community Briefing Page We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Bellhouse Landfill Site. Bellhouse Landfill Site is run by the operator Enovert South Limited, under permit reference EPR/NP3736DS. Since November 2023, we have recorded an increased number of reports of odour from Bellhouse Landfill Site off Warren Lane, Colchester, CO3 0NN. We will keep the community up to... More
    Opened 28 March 2024
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