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SEEBEYOND
Our Vision is to create a level playing field to help food companies realise ambitious environmental goals beyond legal compliance. The Environment Agency's SEEBEYOND project aims to improve the quality, transparency, and traceability of environmental data in the UK's Food and Drink Sector. It achieves this by standardising environmental metrics and data description to enable an automation of data exchange across different computer systems and platforms. SEEBEYOND is researching and... MoreOpened 1 September 2023 -
Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme
Page created 2 August 2023 - last updated 18 March 2024. The Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme For the Lower Rea scheme please see the Rea Catchment Partnership webpage. Flooding at Stirchley in 2016 Background to the Flood Risk Management Scheme The Bourn is a heavily urbanised watercourse situated to the south of Birmingham City, running through... MoreOpened 2 August 2023 -
Escrick Waste Treatment Facility
Odour issues at Escrick Waste Treatment Facility, North Yorkshire Page updated on 22 January 2024 This page is intended to provide information on the ongoing odour issue in the Escrick and Riccall areas. This odour is from waste activites associated with Acumen Waste Services Ltd at Escrick Waste Treatment Facility, The Old Brick and Tile Works, Riccall Road, Escrick. In May and June 2023, our officers inspected sites in the Escrick area after receiving reports of odours.... MoreOpened 1 August 2023 -
Reservoir Safety Reform Programme Information Page
We are developing and delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme, in response to the recommendations set out in the Independent Reservoir Safety Review Report , led by Professor David Balmforth. In a Written Ministerial Statement in July 2022 the Government set out its intention to reform reservoir safety management practices and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 . The Reservoir Safety Reform Programme will be delivered in a phased... MoreOpened 31 July 2023 -
Connected by Water - South Yorkshire - Information Page
Welcome to the Connected by Water Information Page Connected by Water is a South Yorkshire alliance working with communities and businesses to build flood resilience and reduce the impact of the climate emergency. Our vision is a flood resilient South Yorkshire. Flood resilience is the ability to prepare for flooding, act safely, minimise damage and recover from flooding when it occurs. We have created this page to provide easy access to... MoreOpened 28 July 2023 -
Fleet Flood Alleviation Scheme: Reducing the risk of flooding in Fleet
We are developing ideas to reduce the risk of flooding in Fleet and Church Crookham from rivers and surface water. We are carrying out this work in partnership with Local Authorities and community groups in Fleet. The scheme does not yet have all the relevant permissions and funding to proceed. We are checking that proposals are cost effective, are buildable and do not adversely impact the environment. It cannot go ahead without the support of the community and partners. If... MoreOpened 27 July 2023 -
West Midlands Drought page
The Situation The Environment Agency’s West Midlands area has now moved from Prolonged Dry Weather to Normal status. We will review this status should we see a significant change. During the month of July unsettled weather and above average rainfall fell over the West Midlands, which has allowed river flows and reservoir levels to improve. With reservoirs operating within normal levels for this time of year there are currently no concerns over public... MoreOpened 5 July 2023 -
Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir Improvement Scheme
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir is a flood storage area on the Congresbury Yeo River. It was classified as a reservoir in 2006 under the Reservoirs Act 1975 due to the volume of water it can hold above the adjacent natural ground. As a designated reservoir structure, the Environment Agency has the legal responsibility to ensure its continued safe operation. Following an inspection by a reservoir specialist, areas for improvements that must be made in the... MoreOpened 3 July 2023 -
Keighley & Stockbridge FAS
Reducing Flood Risk, Helping Keighley to Thrive We can't prevent flooding from rivers and streams entirely, but we can reduce the risk of flooding. By working with our partners and people who are at risk, we can minimise its effects and reduce the damage it causes. Welcome to the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to share information and updates on the planned flood... MoreOpened 21 June 2023 -
Retford Information Page
Retford Beck Information Page Geography of area Retford sits in the low-lying River Idle valley, where the Idle flows through the town from south to north. Retford Beck is a tributary of the Idle and arises in the high ground to the east of Retford. Both the River Idle and the Retford Beck are designated Main River. Annotated Aerial view of the lower Retford Beck catchment. Arup (2021). East of Retford, the Retford Beck has of two separate open channels.... MoreOpened 19 June 2023 -
Luton and Dunstable Resilient and Adaptive Communities Information Page
The Resilient and Adaptive Communities (RAC) project spans the Luton and Dunstable area, and is a partnership project between the Environment Agency, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Council. The towns of Luton and Dunstable are at a high risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, groundwater and sewers. Whilst much has been done to tackle flood risk over the years, the climate emergency, population growth and development pressures combine to make this a continuing and... MoreOpened 2 June 2023 -
Dirtness Pumping Station Improvement Scheme Information Page
This information page provides an overview of the Dirtness Rationalisation Scheme and the catchment which the Dirtness Pump Station serves. Here you can read about the geography of the area, gain an understanding of our work, and read about the current situation and future of the Pump Station. Geography of the Area The Isle of Axholme is located across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. With areas of... MoreOpened 18 May 2023 -
Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project Survey
Thank you for clicking on the link to take part in our short survey about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project. We appreciate you giving us a few minutes of your time to answer a few questions and share your thoughts about flood resilience in the Lower Witham catchment. MoreOpened 1 April 2023 -
Property Flood Resilience
What is this page for? This page is to help people understand what Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is and its importance in reducing flood damage. Contents The cost of flooded homes What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)? PFR in building climate resilience Advantages of PFR Build your flood resilience FAQs The cost of flooded homes The effects of flooding are profound, both emotionally and financially. In 2014, the average... MoreOpened 24 March 2023 -
Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme (Phase 2) information page
Welcome to the Information Page for phase 2 of the Arundel Tidal Walls Scheme. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on this project. The Environment Agency will be updating this site regularly, so please keep checking for what’s new. If you would like to speak to our Public Liaison Officer, Madeleine Spellman about the project, please ring 07721 248275 or email ArundelTidalWalls@environment-agency.gov.uk Our latest... MoreOpened 23 March 2023 -
West London Communities Information Page
Updated on 24 October 2023 What is this page? This page contains the latest updates from the West London Communities project. It provides the context for why the project is being delivered and also gives you links to important related information, including recent newsletters, FAQs and other related projects going ahead that link to this one. Links to relevant documents can be found at the bottom of this page. We will update this page every 6 months at this stage of the... MoreOpened 20 March 2023 -
Bankwood Lane: Morris & Co (Handlers) Ltd and Eco-Power Environmental Ltd Information Page
We regulate four permitted sites in and around Bankwood Lane Industrial Estate, Rossington. It is our role to assess whether these sites are complying with the conditions in their environmental permits and not causing nuisance beyond their site boundaries. Where breaches of a permit are identified we can act and require the operator to rectify this. City of Doncaster Council has responsibility to enforce planning matters such as operating hours, parking and the... MoreOpened 13 February 2023 -
Environmental Regulation of Drax Power Limited - Information Page
We have created this web page to provide easy access to information on a staged environmental permit application from Drax Power Limited (Drax). Environmental regulation of Drax Drax hold an environmental permit for burning biomass. It sets out legally binding conditions for operation covering air emissions, fuel storage, water treatment and discharge. The permit also includes monitoring and reporting requirements. Drax is proposing to develop... MoreOpened 20 January 2023 -
East Anglia Flood Resilience Information Page
The purpose of this page is to provide further information to those properties who are in an area at risk of fluvial flooding, but who are not considered to be at significant risk and so will not be able to be taken forward in the Environment Agency's Property Flood Resilience project. Below is further information on flood risk and possible measures to protect your property from flooding. What is “flood risk”? “Flood risk” is a combination of... MoreOpened 4 January 2023 -
Beccles Flood Risk Management Project Information Page
Welcome to the Beccles Flood Risk Management Project information page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Beccles project. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking back for new information. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project, please email charlotte.lavedrine@environment-agency.gov.uk . Last updated 18/01/2024 ... MoreOpened 17 November 2022 -
Yarm Flood Alleviation Scheme
Introduction: Yarm has a long history of flooding, dating back as early as 1771, when Yarm High Street flooded to a depth of 2 metres. In 1993, the original Yarm flood alleviation scheme was completed. This scheme involved the construction of flood walls and flood gates to protect Yarm from the River Tees. Unfortunately, in 1995, these new flood defences were overtopped, and Yarm suffered flooding from the River Tees (see photo below). Additional works which built on... MoreOpened 16 November 2022 -
Stanstead Abbotts Drain Information Page
Last updated on 15 September 2023 We have created this information page to keep residents informed of current and future developments to the Stanstead Abbotts Drain. We will be updating this page as the project progresses. Flood risk in Stanstead Abbotts Stanstead Abbotts has a history of flooding. Most notably in the winter 2013/14, the community experienced extreme weather resulting in significant flooding from the Stanstead Abbotts Drain and surface water. Several... MoreOpened 19 October 2022 -
Bungay and the Surrounding Area Flood Risk Management Scheme - information page
Welcome to the Bungay Flood Risk Management Scheme information page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Bungay project. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking back for what's new. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project, please email Enquiries_EastAnglia@environment-agency.gov.ukagency.gov.uk Last update: October 2022... MoreOpened 24 August 2022 -
Strand Quay
Spring 2024 update Welcome to the Strand Quay Access Improvement works information page. Following a condition survey by us, the Environment Agency, the current ladders, fenders and mooring rings were found to be in “poor” condition. We are carrying out renewal works to ensure safe access to the quayside on the River Rother. The second phase of improvement works began on 12 February 2024 and will be completed by Autumn 2024. Introduction to Strand Quay ... MoreOpened 5 August 2022 -
East Anglia Property Flood Resilience Project
What is this project about? An Environment Agency project to deliver Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures to properties in East Anglia which are currently at risk of flooding from main rivers. Why are we doing this? There are a number of locations in East Anglia where there are houses at risk of frequent flooding or have flooded recently, and due to the isolated location of the properties there is no opportunity to develop a... MoreOpened 20 July 2022 -
Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme
Updated 27 December 2023 - next update due Spring 2024 Latest Update We will be starting on site on the 8 January 2024. The first few months are about repairing the existing channel prior to construction of new raised defences. There will be increased construction traffic around the Spode area. There may be some temporary diversions and road closures in the area for the duration of the project. Background ... MoreOpened 29 June 2022 -
Limekiln Wharf Information Page
Last Updated: 14 October 2022 Latest Update Team2100 have now completed the site works at Limekiln Phase 2 SI. The completed works are part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management (TEAM) 2100 programme to refurbish and replace existing tidal flood defences. The site investigation works will help us to understand if there is further work needed to ensure that the flood defence continues to protect the local community from tidal flooding. Team2100 would like to thank you all for... MoreOpened 7 June 2022 -
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. ... MoreOpened 25 May 2022 -
Tidal River Thames Citizens' Jury on Rethinking Water
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was organised by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group, working with the Involve Foundation ; an independent charity, who acted as the main point of contact for jury members throughout the process. The jury, which took place in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This projects aim was to involve local communities in decisions about the... MoreOpened 23 May 2022 -
Swan Draw Dock Information Page
Background Swan Draw Dock is on the northern shore of the River Thames in Hammersmith and Fulham. The draw dock forms part of the River Thames and protects the local community from flooding. The eastern and northern walls of the draw dock are now at the end of their serviceable life and need to be repaired. The construction phase of this project is currently planned for early 2024. The work is part of the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) Programme which... MoreOpened 13 May 2022
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