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  • 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
  • Welcome to Whittlesey Quarry (Saxon Pit) Site Community Briefing

    January 2026 update - please note this Citizen Space page will no longer be updated. Updates on this site will be available on our new Engagement HQ page Whittlesey Quarry (Saxon Pit) | Engage Environment Agency 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... More
    Opened 19 July 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

    Please note: this page will no longer be updated, we have created a new page for updates on Engagement HQ, please follow this link https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/st-ives-sluice-and-brownshill-staunch-sluice Date of last update – August 2025 (updates can be found in ‘background’ and ‘what are we doing’ sections) Background The wet winter experienced in 2023/24 and localised flooding experienced as a result, raised... More
    Opened 26 July 2024
  • SP11 6DB, Vitacress Salads Limited, P.5768/H/95/V001

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Vitacress Salads Limited for Lower Link Farm Lower Link St Mary Bourne Andover Hampshire SP11 6DB We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Permit conditions by providing information that we have not been made aware of in the application, or... More
    Opened 2 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
  • Standard Rules Consultation No 28 - Proposals for a new standard rules permit for research and development at a Part A(1) Installation

    The purpose of this consultation is to introduce new standard rules to allow operators of existing installations to carry out research and development (R&D) activities for the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes associated with the permitted activities. The proposed standard rules, which would be applied for by variation to an installation permit, allow the operation of time limited R&D under existing permit conditions and subject... More
    Opened 7 August 2024
  • Information on Whinney Hill Landfill Site, Accrington, Lancashire

    Important Update: This information page has moved to a new platform called Engagement HQ. To stay informed about Whinney Hill Landfill site, please visit the new webpage at Cumbria & Lancashire regulated sites | Engage Environment Agency Please note: You’ll need to sign up again to the mailing list on Engagement HQ to continue receiving updates. No new updates will be posted here after 1 September 2025 and this page will be closed down on 24 September 2025. ... More
    Opened 8 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
  • Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme revised shortlisted options

    The Lower Mole Flood Alleviation Scheme protects around 1,300 homes and businesses in the area from flooding. It was designed to reduce the risk of flooding in the lower reaches of the River Mole catchment following a significant flood event in September 1968. Construction of the scheme took several years and was completed in the 1980s. The Scheme covers the stretch of the River Mole from Hersham up to the River Thames. This also includes the River Ember, an engineered... More
    Opened 15 August 2024
  • Envar Facility Community Briefing Page

    Welcome to the Envar facility community briefing page. As the primary regulator of Envar composting facility, we publish this page to share information about the site, potential changes, and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide an update when we have new information regarding operations on site, or regarding applications to amend the permitted activities. Update November 2025 Permit Variation Update ... More
    Opened 19 September 2024
  • Pevensey to Eastbourne Phase 1 survey

    The Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme aims to increase the resilience of homes, businesses and infrastructure between Cooden Beach and Holywell to coastal flooding and erosion over the next 100 years. It is one of the largest coastal flood risk projects in the country and is being delivered by the Environment Agency and Eastbourne Borough Council and working closely with a wide number of other key partner organisations. Please access this... More
    Opened 14 October 2024
  • Drought: how it is managed in England

    The Environment Agency has a duty to safeguard water resources in England and make sure there is enough water for people and the environment. We do this by: regulating the abstraction of water  monitoring the environment   working with the water industry and other abstractors to ensure they manage their water supplies effectively   We monitor, assess, report and act to minimise the impact of drought on the... More
    Opened 8 November 2024
  • Environment Agency charge proposals for April 2025: Reducing waste crime and updating time and materials charges

    The Environment Agency carries out a wide range of regulatory services. They are fundamental to how we protect the environment. These include flood and coastal erosion risk management, regulation of water quality and abstraction, waste, pollution prevention and navigation. We know it works – England is a much cleaner, greener place because of our activities. We charge the businesses we regulate for the work we do to regulate them. We are committed to making sure our... More
    Opened 11 November 2024
  • Working Together 2024

    The Working Together consultation has now closed for feedback. Thank you to everyone who responded. This consultation is the first in the process of reviewing and updating the river basin management plans. We appreciate the time you have spent identifying the right organisations we should work with, the strategies and mechanisms for delivering our goals and how we can improve engagement around updating the plans. We have now published the Working Together consultation... More
    Opened 14 November 2024
  • HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited, EPR/BB3001FT/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited for West Newton 'A' Well Site Fosham Road Marton HU11 5DA 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... More
    Opened 19 November 2024
  • Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions

    THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED We are analysing the response we received to this consultation and will publish a response document on Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions . Climate change has been recognised as one of the biggest threats to current life on earth. Increased levels of atmospheric pollutants such as carbon dioxide have contributed to increased temperatures not just on land, but in the seas and oceans as well. This is contributing to rising... More
    Opened 29 November 2024
  • Standard Rules Consultation No 29 - Proposals for new standard rules permit for using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction as a deposit for recovery operation

    The purpose of this consultation is to introduce a new standard rules permit for the use of incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in specified construction activities as a replacement for virgin aggregates. The standard rule set only applies to IBAA (or IBAA blended with primary aggregates) produced from incinerator bottom ash (IBA) from the incineration of municipal (household and business) solid waste. The majority of IBA consists of brick, rubble, glass, ceramics and stone. ... More
    Opened 9 December 2024
  • RH12 4QD, Biffa Waste Services Limited, EPR/AB3700LS/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Company name for Biffa Waste Services Limited Brookhurst Wood Aggregate Treatment & Recycling Facility Langhurstwood Road, Warnham, West Sussex RH12 4QD We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether... More
    Opened 9 December 2024
  • CO5 9DF, Indaver Rivenhall Limited, EPR/CP3906LP/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Indaver Rivenhall Limited for Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility Rivenhall Airfield Woodhouse Lane Kelvedon Essex CO5 9DF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. ... More
    Opened 12 December 2024
  • Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline

    The Environment Agency are consulting on the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they start preparing their 2027 drought plans. As the main regulator for water company drought plans, we review this statutory guideline every 5 years. We have updated the guideline to ensure that all technical information is up to date and lessons learnt from recent research and experience of drought have been incorporated. Water companies must produce drought plans every 5... More
    Opened 16 December 2024
  • Environment Agency Charge proposal: fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances

    THIS CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED We are analysing all the responses we have received and will issue a consultation response document once this is completed on Environment Agency charge proposal for fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances - GOV.UK The Environment Agency administers the fluorinated greenhouse gases (F Gas) and ozone depleting substances (ODS) online services on behalf of England, Scotland and Wales. We use an annual quota and licensing... More
    Opened 19 December 2024
  • TN24 9RD, Southern Water Services Limited, EPR/BP3296SB/C004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Southern Water Services Limited for Ashford Waste Water Treatment Works Canterbury Road Ashford Kent TN24 9RD 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... More
    Opened 6 January 2025
  • UB3 4DG, Ark Data Centres Limited, EPR/ZP3527SS/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ark Data Centres Limited for Hayes Data Centre Bulls Bridge Industrial Estate Hayes UB3 4DG We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right... More
    Opened 7 January 2025
  • BN18 0DD, Southern Water Services Limited, EPR/KP3130KX/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Southern Water Services Limited for: Ford STC Ford Road Arundel West Sussex BN18 0DD 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 is the right one. • The... More
    Opened 7 January 2025
  • EX38 7JA, Coastal UK Group Limited, EPR/JB3106TR/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Coastal UK Group Limited for Deep Moor Landfill Site High Bullen Torrington EX38 7JA 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... More
    Opened 7 January 2025
  • RM13 8QS, Thames Water Utilities Limited, EPR/GB3739DY/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Thames Water Utilities Limited for Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Creekside Rainham Essex RM13 8QS 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... More
    Opened 8 January 2025
  • SL1 4PF, Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited, EPR/TP3120LE/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Iron Mountain (UK) Data Centre Limited for LON3 Data Centre 111 Buckingham Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 4PF 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... More
    Opened 8 January 2025
  • FY5 4QD, Fortis IBA Limited, EPR/RP3723LG/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Fortis IBA Limited for Hillhouse IBA Facility Hillhouse International Enterprise Zone, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 4QD 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... More
    Opened 8 January 2025
  • SO20 6BU, Veolia ES Hampshire Ltd, EPR/RP3695HC/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Veolia ES Hampshire Ltd for Chilbolton Down Composting Facility Chilbolton Down Heath House Estate Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BU We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on... More
    Opened 9 January 2025
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