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  • Environment Agency charge proposals for boat registration from January 2025

    The Environment Agency is the second largest navigation authority in the UK. We are responsible for managing 1,010km of inland waterways, plus Rye and Lydney harbours. It’s our job to keep these waterways open and safe for a variety of uses, but especially for boating. Around 26,000 boats are kept or used on the waterways we manage. It is a legal requirement for the owners to register these boats with us. We charge for registration so the people who benefit from our navigation... More
    Opened 24 May 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

  • Information on Jameson Road Landfill Site, Fleetwood, Lancashire

    We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Jameson Road Landfill Site, Fleetwood, Lancashire. We are continuing to recieve complaints and reports of odour regarding the Jameson Road Landfill Site. We are encouraging residents in the community to continue to report the issue as this helps us to build up a picture of the extent and impact of the odour issue. We will keep the community up to date with any developments on our response to the... More
    Opened 12 March 2024

  • Be Flood Prepared: Respond and Recover Quicker

    Introduction Prepare: take control and be ready Respond: know what to do Recover: protect your personal and financial wellbeing Cleaning and repairs: getting back to normal Introduction This page is for residents and business owners at flood risk. You will find information on preparing for flooding, such as our free Flood Warning Service. We also provide practical advice on responding to flood alerts and warnings. These steps will increase your flood... More
    Opened 7 March 2024

  • Maidenhead Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme

    The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme is made up of a combination of different elements in to reduce flood risk in the area. These include Cookham - flood walls, flood gates and earth embankments North Maidenhead - flood walls and an earth embankment The Jubilee Flood Relief Channel These were designed to work together to reduce the risk of flooding to approximately 3,000... More
    Opened 1 February 2024

  • Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme: Short List Consultation

    The Environment Agency and Isle of Wight Council are working together to manage coastal erosion and flood risk from the sea. Climate change is bringing more frequent and severe floods and storm events. The coastal defences in Shanklin include the sea wall and groynes. The beach also provides an important role by protecting the coastline behind it. The sea wall and groynes are in a poor condition and are reaching the end of their useful life. Without intervention the risk and severity of... More
    Closed 1 December 2023

  • Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme: Short List Consultation

    The Environment Agency and Isle of Wight Council are working together to manage coastal erosion and flood risk from the sea. Climate change is bringing more frequent and severe floods and storm events. The coastal defences in Yaverland include the sea wall and groynes. The beach also provides an important role by protecting the coastline behind it. The sea wall and groynes are in a poor condition and are reaching the end of their useful life. Without intervention the risk and severity of... More
    Closed 1 December 2023

  • Leamington Spa fly issues

    Page created 29 November 2023. Last updated 31 May 2024. We are sorry to hear that residents and businesses have experienced problems with flies in the local area. The Environment Agency and Warwick District Council are working in partnership to investigate this issue. We have created this online information page to keep the community updated on the work we are doing in response to the fly reports. Thank you for visiting our information page. Background ... More
    Opened 29 November 2023

  • Sarval Rendering Plant, Nuneaton

    This information page is now closed. Closure of this webpage was agreed at the community liaison meeting on Friday 29 September 2023 due to a low level of odour complaints/issues from the rendering plant this year. We are sorry to hear that residents have experienced problems with malodour from this site. Please be assured we are working with the operator and our partners to resolve these issues. We have created this page in response to the increase in incident... More
    Closed 30 September 2023

  • Toronto Close Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created September 2023. Last updated 9 November, 2023. Background of flooding in Toronto Close, Worcester Toronto Close, Worcester has a history of flooding from the River Severn and River Teme, which influence the water level in the Laughern Brook during and after heavy rainfall. Recent flood events in July 2007 and February 2020 have highlighted that there are a number of residential properties at risk of flooding. In 2007, 16 properties... More
    Opened 21 September 2023

  • Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created 2 August 2023 - last updated 22 May 2024. Project Update - 21 May 2024 We know the devastating impact that flooding can have to people and communities. With anticipated climate change impacts and a rising urban population, we are likely to see an increase in both the likelihood and impact of flooding in the future which is why we are exploring options to help better protect communities at risk of flooding in the Bournville and Stirchley areas of... More
    Opened 2 August 2023

  • Waste wood co-incineration plants environmental permit variation consultation

    The Environment Agency is aware that hazardous waste wood from demolition activities and other sources is routinely chipped and blended with non-hazardous waste wood, and the resulting mixture sent to Chapter-IV compliant co-incinerators. Although this mixed waste stream is pre-mixed hazardous, RPS 250 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hazardous-waste-wood-from-demolition-and-refurbishment-activities-rps-250 currently means it can be moved as non-hazardous... More
    Closed 26 July 2023

  • HU11 5DA Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited, EPR/BB3001FT/V005 environmental permit draft decision advertisement

    We are seeking your comments on the proposed decision for an application to vary an environmental permit from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited for West Newton A Wellsite Fosham Road Marton North Humberside HU11 5DA If you wish to view the original consultation and some additional documents submitted during the determination please use the below link: ... More
    Closed 5 July 2023

  • West Midlands Drought page

    The Situation The Environment Agency’s West Midlands area is in Normal Drought status along with the rest of England, with all our drought indications in a good position. We are monitoring the situation and will continue to review this over the coming months. Over the last 6 months we have seen a large amount of rainfall, the wettest since records began in 1871. Our reservoirs are operating within normal levels for this time of year, and there are currently... More
    Opened 5 July 2023

  • TEAM2100: Barnes and Mortlake project

    Update December 2022 We are pleased to announce that the flood repair works at Barnes and Mortlake are now completed. Our refurbishment works ensure the ongoing flood protection of the local residents, businesses, and wider community. We would like to thank everyone for their views and for their patience during the works. Please note that Jubilee Gardens is temporarily closed as the council are returfing and clearing the site from construction works. We aim to... More
    Closed 10 May 2023

  • Tadcaster Flood Alleviation Scheme Proposals

    We would like to share with you our proposals for the Tadcaster Flood Alleviation Scheme, and the Tadcaster weir fish pass. This scheme aims to enhance and upgrade the current flood defences, better protecting homes and businesses from flooding whilst also improving the water environment creating benefits for wildlife. Why does Tadcaster suffer from flooding? More Information The brewery town of Tadcaster is... More
    Closed 14 April 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... More
    Opened 23 March 2023

  • TEAM2100 Deptford Walls project

    December 2022 update We recently installed two historical information boards at Deptford Walls, just west of the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Our boards will tell you about the history of the area, including Billingsgate Dock and Greenwich Steam Ferry. They will also help you to learn about our mission, protecting 1.4 million people and over £320 billion of property from tidal flooding, while also improving environmental habitats and access to the river. ... More
    Closed 16 February 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... More
    Opened 13 February 2023

  • SL1 4QU, Virtus London 9 Limited, EPR/CP3347JV/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Virtus London 9 Limited for LON9 Data Centre 470-474 Malton Avenue Slough Trading Estate Slough SL1 4QU We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used... More
    Closed 10 January 2023

  • Proposals to change standard rules permits for medium combustion plant and specified generators

    The purpose of this consultation is to introduce changes associated with the implementation of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) EU/2015/2193. These changes aim to control and reduce the worst emissions of NO x , SO 2, and dust emissions. We have developed standard rules permits for low risk Medium Combustion Plant (MCP) and are proposing certain changes in advance of the next permitting phase for existing MCP greater than 5 MWth and less than 50 MWth. In... More
    Closed 8 January 2023

  • Review of North East Coast (Limitation of Net Licences) Order 2012

    Background: A net fishery for salmon and sea trout has been in operation in the North East of England for at least 180 years. As part of our duty to maintain, improve and develop salmon and sea trout fisheries in England, the Environment Agency has the power to licence fishing for salmon and migratory trout, and to make Orders setting limitations for the provision of net licences, known as Net Limitation Orders (NLOs). NLOs are used to secure sustainable... More
    Closed 25 November 2022

  • E6 6LF, Britvic Soft Drinks Limited, EPR/BN2832IK/V005: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Britvic Soft Drinks Limited for Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd Beckton Soft Drinks Factory 9 Roding Road London Industrial Estate London Newham E6 6LF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. ... More
    Closed 5 September 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... More
    Opened 24 August 2022

  • E14 9GE, Equinix (UK) Limited, EPR/DP3906BE/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Equinix (UK) Limited for LD8 6/7/8/9 Harbour Exchange Square London E14 9GE We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for example whether the technology... More
    Closed 23 April 2022

  • Information on Cuadrilla's Preston New Road Site

    Regulation of Cuadrilla's Site at Preston New Road We will regularly update this page with information we receive through our audits, site inspections, check monitoring and sampling work. The latest information can be found using the links under the heading 'Related Documents'. This page is intended to provide access to information on site operations. For general questions or advice and guidance about the oil and gas industry, the following links may be useful: Onshore oil... More
    Closed 31 January 2022

  • Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme - Information Page

    Welcome to the Barton to New Holland Tidal Flood Alleviation Scheme! Flooding is a long-standing problem for the communities of Barton, Barrow, and New Holland. Previous tidal flood incidents have impacted lives, businesses, and homes. Highlighting the need for improved tidal flood defences and for communities in the area to be better prepared. We are working with project partners Jacobs and Arup to develop a sustainable approach to reduce the impacts of tidal... More
    Opened 19 January 2022

  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Preventing Pollution in the Nent and South Tyne

    There are two types of pollution that need to be addressed to improve the water quality of the Rivers Nent and South Tyne. We need to tackle: point sources of pollution which involves removing dissolved metals from mine water before it reaches the watercourses and, diffuse sources of pollution, which includes preventing metal contaminated materials, such as from old spoil heaps, washing or eroding into rivers Tackling point source pollution Monitoring of the River... More
    Opened 31 December 2021

  • Water Resources Priority Catchments

    We have created this page to provide easy access to information on priority catchments. We will be updating this site as the catchment projects and trials progress so please keep checking back for what’s new. Update to content: September 2021: First four priority catchment Abstraction Licensing Strategies are published. (see links in 'Related' section at the bottom of this page) Background The Environment Agency/Defra Water Abstraction Plan was... More
    Closed 31 December 2021

  • Nenthead Mine Water Treatment Scheme - Supporting Reports and Surveys

    We have completed a number of investigations to help us better understand the need for a scheme and the potential impacts of a treatment scheme on the local area, wildlife and environment. We have also included documents that show the design process. Reports that refer to site 101 are those referring to the current site for the Nenthead mine water treatment scheme proposals. Here we have provided a summary of the work we have carried out alongside links to the reports and documents.... More
    Opened 31 December 2021
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