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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... MoreOpened 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreOpened 16 July 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... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 5 June 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.... MoreOpened 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. MoreClosed 23 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 ... MoreClosed 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 ... MoreOpened 26 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 31 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 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 ... MoreOpened 12 March 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... MoreClosed 11 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... MoreOpened 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. ... MoreOpened 1 March 2024 -
Reducing flooding in Reading and Caversham information page
Scheme update We have concluded our review of the proposed scheme for Reading and Caversham to reduce the risk of flooding to homes and businesses. This includes a review of: flood walls earth embankments a bypass channel This included a review of the scheme costs and benefits. We found that there is an increase in costs and a reduction in the economic benefits the scheme could provide. We follow the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management appraisal... MoreClosed 28 February 2024 -
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. MoreClosed 19 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 1 February 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... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 15 January 2024 -
Matlock Flood Wall
Construction Update August 2023 Jackson Civil Engineering are working on behalf of the Environment Agency to build a replacement flood defence at Matlock and reinstate flood protection from the River Derwent. Our project is being delivered in partnership with Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Dales District Council. Construction of the flood wall is now complete, with the entire wall and tie in sections fully cladded with locally sourced... MoreClosed 1 January 2024 -
Castle Mill Sluice Decommissioning Project
Welcome This is the Environment Agency's information page dedicated to essential construction work at Castle Mill Sluice, on the River Great Ouse, Bedford. The Environment Agency is carrying out the decommissioning of the mechanical and electrical components of Castle Mill Sluice and replacing the three gates with a fixed weir structure. In addition, we will remove the operators bridge, this will provide aesthetic benefits and once works are complete, the bridge will be... MoreClosed 31 December 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... MoreClosed 14 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... MoreOpened 13 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... MoreClosed 1 December 2023
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