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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
Updated 4 April 2025 Background Swan Draw Dock is on the northern shore of the River Thames in Hammersmith and Fulham, around 100 metres east of Putney Bridge. The draw dock forms part of the River Thames and protects the local community from flooding and needs repair to ensure the continued protection of the Fulham community. The eastern and northern walls of the draw dock are now at the end of their serviceable life and need to be repaired. The work is part of the... MoreOpened 13 May 2022 -
Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme
Overview This web page has been set up to share information about the Sanway-Byfleet Flood Alleviation Scheme. The scheme is being developed by the Environment Agency in partnership with Woking Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Surrey Wildlife Trust, Byfleet Flood Forum, National Highways, Royal Horticultural Society, Thames Water, and the local community. The scheme reduces flooding to properties in the Sanway area with new flood walls... MoreOpened 12 May 2022 -
Stanstead Sluice Replacement Project Information Page
April 2025 Update We have spent the last few months carrying out works on the banks of the existing sluice with the existing gate still in place and operational over the winter. This has included: installing ducting for the power and control cabling that will be required for the new gates installing new surfacing within the sluice compounds where these will not be affected by further works installing sections of surfacing and steps around the planned eel pass where... MoreOpened 4 April 2022 -
Citizens’ Jury for Windermere Catchment (Cumbria) - Information page
The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation; an independant charity, who acted as the main point of contact for panel members throughout the process. The Panel, which took place over four days in March 2022, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned experts on all aspects of the water environment in the Windermere catchment. This project brought together people from all... MoreOpened 4 April 2022 -
Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project - Information Page
Welcome to the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project! This project information page is for all stakeholders with an interest in the future flood resilience of the Lower Witham. Here you will find information about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project led by the Environment Agency, including our latest newsletter, project background, location, progress and importantly how our stakeholders can get involved. Contents Click here for the contents... MoreOpened 1 April 2022 -
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... MoreOpened 28 February 2022 -
Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page
Welcome and overview Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme Welcome to the Isle of Wight Coastal Defence Schemes Information Page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the schemes on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the schemes progress,... MoreOpened 27 January 2022 -
Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page
Welcome to the Yaverland Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. Fantastic turnout at community information event this week Thank you to everyone who attended our community information event at Browns Golf & PLUTO'S Café on Tuesday 18 February. We had a great turnout and spoke to many members of the community about the inital design for the scheme. At the event we presented artists illustrations showing what the scheme might look like and what might happen during... MoreOpened 27 January 2022 -
Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page
Welcome to the Shanklin Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. Fantastic turnout at community information event this week Thank you to everyone who attended our community information event at Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club on Wednesday 19 February. We had a great turnout and spoke to many members of the community about the inital design for the scheme. At the event we presented artists illustrations showing what the scheme might look like and what might happen during construction.... MoreOpened 27 January 2022 -
This information page is no longer used for the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme.
This page will no longer be updated and will be removed on 10 April 2025. Our Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme information is now available here: https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/ventnor-coastal-defence-scheme MoreOpened 27 January 2022 -
Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page
Welcome to the Embankment Road (Bembridge) Coastal Defence Scheme Information Page. The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Embankment Road (Bembridge) project, one of four priority coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what's new. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this... MoreOpened 27 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... MoreOpened 19 January 2022 -
Greyfriars Community Flood Scheme
Page created 15 December 2021, last updated 20 January 2025. 20 January 2025 Please see our latest update for 20 January 2025 Flooding in Hereford Hereford is subject to significant flood risk from the River Wye and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1960, 1979, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2012, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2008 a Flood Risk Management Scheme was completed for the... MoreOpened 15 November 2021 -
East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page
Welcome to the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the East Cowes Flood Risk Management Scheme, one of a number of coastal defence projects on the Isle of Wight. We will be updating this site as the project progresses, so please keep checking for what’s new. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive updates on this project or any other of the Isle of Wight... MoreOpened 8 November 2021 -
Flood Risk Management Plans 2021 - 2027
Background FRMP information We worked together with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and other Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to produce draft Flood Risk Management Plans (FRMPs) for public consultation. FRMPs are strategic plans that set out how to manage flood risk in nationally identified flood risk areas (FRAs) for the period 2021-2027, and are statutory plans required by the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 . The location... MoreOpened 22 October 2021 -
Draft river basin management plans
Welcome to the consultation on updating the river basin management plans for the protection and improvement of the water environment. We would like to get your feedback to help inform and improve this update. You can view the draft plans by following links from this consultation. Each page of this consultation introduces an area of the draft plans that we would like your feedback on. You will also have the opportunity to provide comments on any other aspects of the draft... MoreOpened 22 October 2021 -
Colwick (Holme Sluices) Fish Pass Information Page
February 2024 Jackson Civil Engineering are working on behalf of the Environment Agency. Construction of the fish pass will help to create a healthy watercourse, allowing migratory fish to access spawning grounds upstream, provide better wildlife habitats, and improve the biodiversity of the area”. When the gate is closed there is still a residual flow through the eel chute, as eels will travel against the direction of flow and tolerate very low water levels, this... MoreOpened 20 September 2021 -
Corsham Flood Risk Management Improvements on the Byde Mill Brook Information Page
The Byde Mill Brook currently flows through a culvert (pipe) underneath many properties in Corsham. The amount of water it can hold is limited and, due to its age, is in need of repair. This summer (2021) we have begun work on considering flood management options for the Byde Mill Brook area, in the centre of Corsham. This is called an appraisal process. The work will tell us of the extent of any problems, both now and in the future, as well as considering what may be... MoreOpened 13 September 2021 -
Gadebridge Park river restoration information page
We're working with Dacorum Borough Council and Affinity Water to restore the River Gade at Gadebridge Park, a globally rare and valuable chalk stream. The project will provide multiple benefits, including improved habitats for wildlife, better resilience to low flows and the impacts of climate change, reduced pooling of flood water in the park, and allowing local residents and visitors to get closer to the river and enjoy nature. Our project will improve the river in the... MoreOpened 10 September 2021 -
River Idle
This information page provides an overview of the River Idle, its history, our current understanding and work, legislation, future work and investigations. Please use the Fact Banks below to find the sections relevant for you. Geography of the area The River Idle is a 30 mile long river in Nottinghamshire. It begins at the confluence of the River Maun and River Meden, near Markham Moor. From there, it flows north... MoreOpened 24 August 2021 -
Review of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP)
Welcome to the consultation pages for the review of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). The WINEP is a programme of actions that water companies will undertake to improve the environment. The actions included in a water company’s WINEP reflect the company’s obligations arising from environmental legislation such as Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations, Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations, Bathing Waters Regulations,... MoreOpened 22 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme - Timeline
The site compound is located within the Environment Agency’s existing compound at Jury’s Gap. We have also established a satellite compound at South Brooks, which will reduce some of the activity that otherwise would have taken place at Jury’s Gap. We will be starting works on the beach in summer 2021. Please see the map below which shows the key works for each year: 2021: works between Jury’s Gap and South Brooks (groynes, Green Wall, beach... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme - Why do we need the scheme?
The Lydd Ranges frontage extends from Jury’s Gap near Camber in East Sussex and extends eastwards for approximately 8.2km to Dungeness nuclear power station, Kent. The Folkestone to Cliff End Strategy (FoCES) reports 600 properties at risk of flooding from a 0.5% AEP event by 2108. 30 properties would be immediately at-risk, post breach (failure) of the defences. The Lydd Ranges and infrastructure would also be at risk. The site is a premier live firing... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
River Slea Flood Resilience Project
Welcome to the River Slea Flood Resilience Project! This webpage contains up to date project information, including the latest newsletters, upcoming events and key project updates. This page will be regularly updated to keep you informed and aware of project progress. Contents Click here for the contents page What is the River Slea Flood Resilience project? Tell Us! Where is the project area? What are the project objectives? Project... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme
Welcome to the Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme information page. Work on the scheme started in July to improve the existing sea defences to reduce the risk of coastal flooding. Once completed it will help better protect this environmentally important area, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Lydd firing range and people, property and businesses within the Romney Marsh area from coastal flooding and erosion. To learn more about the scheme please watch our welcome video . ... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme - Upcoming works
May 2023 update Shortly, we will be resuming works on the Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme. We expect the scheme to be complete at the end of 2023. The works we will complete this year and timings are summarised in the table below. The majority of the works are continuations of works from the previous years, using similar equipment and methodology, with two exceptions: This year, some rock will be moved by lorry to planned works in Shoreham, Sussex. This will... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme - Environment
The Lydd Ranges frontage extends eastwards from Jury’s Gap near Camber in East Sussex and for approximately 8.2km to Dungeness nuclear power station, Kent. The area within and surrounding the Lydd Ranges frontage is of high nature conservation value. This is reflected in the extensive statutory designations that are present throughout the study area, including: Dungeness Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Lydd Ranges Sea Defences Scheme - Gallery
November 2021: The groyne installation progress and finished works for the year. The barge taking shingle to the beach as part of the interim beach nourishment. Work gets underway on the Lydd Ranges Scheme The first groyne pile going in at Lydd Ranges. The Green Wall track looking west from the Jury’s Gap compound. Timber groynes will be instated to stabilise the beach and new beach... MoreOpened 21 July 2021 -
Application to vary the Radioactive Substances Approval EPR/LB3730DK at Her Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG.
The Environment Agency is the independent environmental regulator for the nuclear industry in England. We make sure that nuclear companies and the sites they operate meet high standards of environmental protection. Operators of nuclear sites in England must have a permit for radioactive substances activities from the Environment Agency under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EPR16). The environmental permits we issue to nuclear site operators contain strict conditions... MoreOpened 29 June 2021
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