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  • 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
    Opened 29 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
  • 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
    Opened 25 April 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
    Opened 10 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
  • 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
  • Granville Woodhouse Landfill Information Page

    Page created 26 March 2024. Last updated 11 March 2025. T his platform will be closing in the near future, in preparation for this, and while we investigate other options, we will be collating a distribution list so we can update interested parties periodically. If you would like to be added to this list please submit your name and email, referencing Granville to us at enquiries_westmids@environment-agency.gov.uk. We are sorry to hear that residents have been... More
    Opened 26 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 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 updated 25 April; latest update below: _____________________________________________________________ Update 25 April ... 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
  • Information on Pilsworth South Landfill, Pilsworth Road, Unsworth, Bury BL9 8QZ

    Overview We have created this page to provide easy access to information on Pilsworth South Landfill Site. Since November 2023 until mid-2024 we had recorded an increased number of reports of odour from Pilsworth South 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. ... More
    Opened 1 March 2024
  • Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

    We have created this page for the public to have easy access to information on Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site. This information includes air quality monitoring data results. The Environment Agency chairs a multi-agency group that has been set up in response to the odours coming from Aycliffe Quarry Landfill Site. The other members of the group are UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Darlington Borough Council and Durham County Council. The Environment Agency's role is to regulate... More
    Opened 16 February 2024
  • Guildford Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Introduction The Environment Agency, Guildford Borough Council, and Surrey County Council are working together to find a sustainable flood risk management scheme for Guildford town centre. The scheme will: improve the natural environment build better connections between Guildford town centre and the River Wey Guildford has a long history of flooding from the... More
    Opened 2 February 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
  • Environment Agency consultation: charge proposals for water discharges

    Healthy water quality is essential to life. People, and animals all rely on it for survival. Beyond that, clean water contributes to a better environment for everyone to enjoy whether that be the stream at the end of a garden, lakes in our national parks, coastal waters, or rivers running through our towns and cities. Part of the Environment Agency’s role is to effectively regulate permit holders discharging into these waters and ensure they do this in an environmentally responsible... More
    Opened 29 January 2024
  • Buckden Landfill Site

    Welcome to Buckden Landfill Site community briefing page. As the primary regulator of Buckden Landfill, we publish this page to share information about the landfill site and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide updates monthly. Our Role Our role as an environmental regulator is to work with people and businesses. We provide advice and guidance and help them do the right thing for people... More
    Opened 25 January 2024
  • Heacham 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 15 January 2024
  • Peckfield Landfill Site

    Introduction to Peckfield Landfill Site This page has been created to provide further information around our regulation work at Peckfield Landfill Site, Micklefield, operated by Caird Peckfield Limited (CPL). We are aware of the ongoing landfill gas odours currently being experienced by residents of Micklefield and surrounding villages and appreciate that this must be a frustrating and unpleasant situation. Please note that this page will be closing on 31 March 2025. After this... More
    Opened 22 December 2023
  • Bletchley Landfill Site

    Welcome to Bletchley Landfill Site community briefing page As the primary regulator of Bletchley Landfill, we publish this page to share information about the landfill site and to outline some of our activities to keep the public informed. We aim to provide updates every 6-8 weeks. Our Objective We are responsible for granting or refusing environmental permits, setting the conditions, and making sure that permit holders comply... More
    Opened 13 December 2023
  • Farlington Marshes Project Survey

    The Farlington Marshes Project Team is working alongside Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire and Isle of Wight WildlifeTrust and Natural England for a sustainable solution to flood risk management at Farlington Marshes. More can be found at Farlington Marshes Project information page - Environment Agency - Citizen Space (environment-agency.gov.uk) We are seeking public opinion to gain a better understanding of how the marshes are used by its visitors. More
    Opened 1 December 2023
  • Boston Barrier

    The Boston Barrier Scheme is an Environment Agency led project, working to provide better protection from tidal flooding to over 14,000 homes and businesses in the town of Boston, Lincolnshire. The first phase of construction was completed in December 2020, two years after construction on the project began. The first phase included the centrepiece of the scheme, the primary barrier gate. The primary barrier gate and associate flood walls now better protect more than 13,500... More
    Opened 30 November 2023
  • Leamington Spa fly issues

    Page created 29 November 2023. Last updated 12 March 2025. As of 31 March 2025, you will no longer be able to access this page. We will instead produce a quarterly briefing to share our findings. If you wish to receive these updates directly, please send us an email, referenced ‘Amenity Issues mailing list’, including your full name and email address to enquiries_westmids@environment-agency.gov.uk We are sorry to hear that residents and businesses have... More
    Opened 29 November 2023
  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Welcome

    Autumn 2024 public events Please see the details for these events below: Wraysbury Hub, Thursday 10 October 4.00 to 8.00pm,12a High St, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW19 5DB  Datchet Village Hall, Friday 11 October 10.30am to 2.30pm, Allen Way, Datchet, Slough SL3 9HR  Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Tuesday 15th October 4.30 to 8.30pm, Straight Rd, Old Windsor, Windsor SL4 2RN  The Hythe Centre, Thursday 24th October 12.30... More
    Opened 24 November 2023
  • Sustainable Abstraction in East Anglia

    Update - January 2025 This site has now been replaced by our new digital engagement platform, Engagement HQ. Please follow the link below to keep up-to-date with our Broads Sustainable Abstraction work. The Broads SAC - Sustainable Abstraction Plan | Engage Environment Agency The Environment Agency is England’s environmental regulator, and it is its duty to ensure that water supplies are sustainable for the future. If no action is taken now, many areas of... More
    Opened 2 November 2023
  • St William: Lea Bridge Gasworks (Information Page)

    This page offers an overview of the Environment Agency's responsibilities and role in the St William Homes LLP (St William) development project at Lea Bridge Gasworks. We will explain who we are, what we do, and provide information about the ongoing activities at Lea Bridge Gasworks. Who are we? We are the Environment Agency's Green Growth & Delivery team in Hertfordshire and North London (HNL). We are a statutory consultee and environmental regulator on the planning and... More
    Opened 27 October 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
    Opened 23 October 2023
  • 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
    Opened 23 October 2023
  • Environmental permit competence requirements. Changes to technically competent manager attendance – second consultation

    Operators applying for an environmental permit for a ‘relevant waste operation’ must be members of (and comply with) a government approved technical competency scheme. Most existing waste environmental permit holders must also comply with a government approved technical competency scheme through the conditions in their permits. In this consultation we are asking for your views on the details of the preferred approach for calculating technically competent manager (TCM) attendance and... More
    Opened 19 October 2023
  • Nene Lock Reversals

    Welcome to the River Nene Lock Reversal project. On the River Nene there are 38 locks. At seven of these locks, reversal has been used as a method of flood risk management during heavy rainfall and high river levels. The warnings we provide about lock reversal also signal to river users that the river is full and navigation is unsafe. We have been reviewing the effectiveness of this approach for many years and have decided that the benefits of lock reversal are... More
    Opened 18 October 2023
  • Severn Stoke Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created October 2023. Last updated 21 March 2025 Friday, 21 March 2025: This platform may be closing at the end of March 2025. In preparation for this, and while we investigate other options, we will be collating a distribution list so that we can update interested parties periodically. If you would like to be added to this list, please submit your name and email, referencing 'Severn Stoke' to us at: enquiries_westmids@environment-agency.gov.uk ... More
    Opened 12 October 2023
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