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  • Onshore oil and gas regulation - information page

    The Environment Agency is the environmental regulator for onshore oil and gas operations in England. We ensure that oil and gas operations are carried out in a way that protects people and the environment. We work with a number of regulatory bodies to oversee shale gas exploration in England. The leaflets below explain more about the Environment Agency’s role and some of the controls that are in place to protect people and the environment. Environment Agency regulation... More
    Closed 30 September 2023

  • SEEBEYOND

    Our Vision is to create a level playing field to help food companies realise ambitious environmental goals and transition to sustainability. The Environment Agency's SEEBEYOND project aims to improve the quality, transparency, and traceability of environmental data in the UK's Food and Drink Sector. It achieves this by standardising environmental metrics and data description to enable an automation of data exchange across different computer systems and platforms. SEEBEYOND is... More
    Opened 1 September 2023

  • Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created 2 August 2023 - last updated 15 April 2025 This page has now closed please go to our new online Project Page The Bourn FRMS More
    Opened 2 August 2023

  • Reservoir Safety Reform Programme Information Page

    This page is now closed and the contents have moved to a new platform. Please visit our new Reservoir Safety Reform Programme engagement page here: https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/reservoir-safety-reform More
    Opened 31 July 2023

  • Fleet Flood Alleviation Scheme: Reducing the risk of flooding in Fleet

    We are developing ideas to reduce the risk of flooding in Fleet and Church Crookham from rivers and surface water. We are carrying out this work in partnership with Local Authorities and community groups in Fleet. The scheme does not yet have all the relevant permissions and funding to proceed. We are checking that proposals are cost effective, are buildable and do not adversely impact the environment. It cannot go ahead without the support of the community and partners. If... More
    Opened 27 July 2023

  • Keighley & Stockbridge FAS

    Reducing Flood Risk, Helping Keighley to Thrive We can't prevent flooding from rivers and streams entirely, but we can reduce the risk of flooding. By working with our partners and people who are at risk, we can minimise its effects and reduce the damage it causes. Welcome to the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to share information and updates on the planned flood... More
    Opened 21 June 2023

  • Retford Flooding Information Page

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    Opened 19 June 2023

  • Dirtness Pumping Station Improvement Scheme Information Page

    This information page provides an overview of the Dirtness Rationalisation Scheme and the catchment which the Dirtness Pump Station serves. Here you can read about the geography of the area, gain an understanding of our work, and read about the current situation and future of the Pump Station. Geography of the Area The Isle of Axholme is located across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. With areas of... More
    Opened 18 May 2023

  • End of Life Vehicles (ELV): appropriate measures for permitted facilities.

    Draft guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to store and mechanically treat end of life vehicles (ELVs) This draft guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) that are relevant to regulated facilities with an environmental permit to store and treat end of life vehicles (ELVs). Current guidance exists in different places, and this provides an opportunity to refresh and consolidate existing guidance in one place. More
    Closed 17 April 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

  • Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project Survey

    Thank you for clicking on the link to take part in our short survey about the Lower Witham Flood Resilience Project. We appreciate you giving us a few minutes of your time to answer a few questions and share your thoughts about flood resilience in the Lower Witham catchment. More
    Opened 1 April 2023

  • Property Flood Resilience

    What is this page for? This page is to help people understand what Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is and its importance in reducing flood damage. Contents The cost of flooded homes What is Property Flood Resilience (PFR)? PFR in building climate resilience Advantages of PFR Build your flood resilience FAQs The cost of flooded homes The effects of flooding are profound, both emotionally and financially. In 2014, the average... More
    Opened 24 March 2023

  • West London Communities Information Page

    Updated on 29 January 2025 What is this page? This page contains the latest updates from the West London Communities project. It provides the context for why the project is being delivered and also gives you links to important related information, including recent newsletters, FAQs and other related projects going ahead that link to this one. Links to relevant documents can be found at the bottom of this page. We will update this page every 6 months at this stage of the... More
    Opened 20 March 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

  • 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

  • Yarm Flood Alleviation Scheme

    Introduction: Yarm has a long history of flooding, dating back as early as 1771, when Yarm High Street flooded to a depth of 2 metres. In 1993, the original Yarm flood alleviation scheme was completed. This scheme involved the construction of flood walls and flood gates to protect Yarm from the River Tees. Unfortunately, in 1995, these new flood defences were overtopped, and Yarm suffered flooding from the River Tees (see photo below). Additional works which built on... More
    Opened 16 November 2022

  • Regional Flood and Coastal Committees: membership and boundary change

    Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs) are Committees established by the Environment Agency under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. They bring together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members with relevant experience. There are 12 Committees in England and each has a Chair appointed by Defra. We have 2 changes to the RFCCs that we would like your views on: 1. Variation of the composition of 3 RFCCs:... More
    Closed 8 November 2022

  • Stanstead Abbotts Drain Information Page

    Last updated 10 April 2025 We have created this information page to keep residents informed of current and future developments to the Stanstead Abbotts Drain. We will be updating this page as the project progresses. Property Flood Resilience update - 10 April 2025 Property Flood Resilience scheme is progressing. Lakeside Flood Solutions are due to send letters to residents of the 26 properties who have signed up to continue with the scheme. The surveys were carried out in... More
    Opened 19 October 2022

  • Newlay Weir and Fish Pass

    Background Newlay Weir is situated on the River Aire, in the lower River Aire valley, upstream of Leeds. Initial development in the Newlay area began with the construction of a weir and goit in the 12th century to power the corn mill at Kirkstall Abbey. The current Newlay Weir was constructed in 1690 to provide water to Kirkstall Forge Mill. The weir was listed (Grade II) in 1996 under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 for its special... More
    Closed 13 August 2022

  • 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... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 12 May 2022

  • 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... More
    Closed 22 April 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... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 1 April 2022

  • Citizens’ Jury for Thames Valley (South Chilterns) - Information page

    The Rethinking Water Citizens’ Jury was put together by the Environment Agency and a Local Advisory Group working with the Involve Foundation. The jury, which took place at the end of March 2021, debated local issues, shared ideas and questioned environmental experts on all aspects of the water environment. This project to involve communities in decisions about the future of their local river has taken place in the Thames Valley / South Chilterns. The Thames Valley / South... More
    Closed 1 April 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,... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 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.... More
    Opened 27 January 2022
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