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Grange Landfill Site, Rotherham (Dropping Well Tip) -Information Page
Welcome to the Grange Landfill Information Page. This page provides access to information on the permit variation for Grange Landfill and the Environment Agency role in permit regulation. We will keep this page updated as the situation progresses so please keep checking back for what’s new. You can view our latest frequently asked questions (FAQs) or download a copy at the end of this page. Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response More... MoreOpened 13 June 2019 -
Ouse Washes Section 10 Works information page
The purpose of this page is to provide information on how we comply with the Reservoirs Act 1975 and how we maintain the protection from flood risk for homes and businesses along the Ouse Washes. The Ouse Washes Flood Storage Reservoir, is a 90,000,000m 3 flood storage reservoir located in Cambridgeshire. It is approximately 30km (19 miles) long and up to 0.8km (0.5 miles) wide providing 1,900 hectares (approximately 4,700 acres) of land between the banks. The Dutch Engineer, Sir... MoreOpened 13 June 2019 -
Port Clarence Landfill Site, TS2 1UE; Low Level Radioactive Waste Permit Application
We have received an Environmental Permitting Regulations application from Augean North Ltd to accept Low Level Radioactive Wastes at their Port Clarence Landfill Site in Teesside. Port Clarence has two permitted landfills one accepts hazardous waste and the other non hazardous waste both are currently authorised by Environmental Permits. This new application is to allow the disposal of low level radioactive waste in both landfills. Some Naturally Occurring... MoreOpened 20 September 2019 -
Hertfordshire and North London Incident Notifications
You can now sign up to receive email notifications of significant and major environmental incidents affecting watercourses in the Environment Agency's Hertfordshire and North London Area (see map below). Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page . We will aim to issue key messages on the first working day of our response to significant and major environmental incidents. We will then issue periodic updates of our progress responding to the incident. When you receive one of... MoreOpened 1 October 2019 -
Standard rules consultation No.20: revision of standard rules sets for biowaste treatment
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce the administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. This consultation proposes revising the standard rules sets for biowaste including anaerobic digestion, composting and sewage sludge treatment. We also propose to withdraw some rule sets. There are currently 21 rule sets listed for biowaste treatment facilities. We propose to reduce the... MoreOpened 21 October 2019 -
Standard Rules Consultation No.21
We are proposing three new standard rule permits in preparation for possible changes to exemptions coming from Government's consultation on " Reducing crime at sites handling waste, and introducing fixed penalties for waste duty of care ". The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to offer standard permits to reduce administrative burden on business whilst maintaining environmental standards. They are based on sets of standard rules that we... MoreOpened 21 October 2019 -
Potential extension to the Yorkshire and North East coastal sea trout netting season
Back in 2018, the Fisheries Minister instructed the Environment Agency to investigate the possibility of extending beach netting for sea trout in Yorkshire and the North East. Last year, between June and August 2019, the Environment Agency undertook extensive trials at Amble and Alnmouth in Northumberland, South Shields in South Tyneside and Filey in North Yorkshire of modified nets to determine whether they could be used to catch sea trout preferentially to salmon. ... MoreOpened 20 January 2020 -
Variation of the Berkeley Radioactive Substances (RSR) Permit No. ZP3893SG to increase the annual limit for gaseous discharges of Tritium
This consultation will enable us to collect stakeholder views on the permit variation application submitted by Magnox Ltd for the Berkeley nuclear site, in Gloucestershire. The Berkeley nuclear site is currently in its decommissioning and remediation phase. Magnox Ltd plans to remove radioactive Intermediate Level Wastes (ILW) from three waste vaults on the site. Magnox are planning to encapsulate this waste so that it can be safely stored, pending disposal at a geological... MoreOpened 24 January 2020 -
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... MoreOpened 26 February 2020 -
Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme
Latest Construction News For all latest construction updates, please refer to our Lowdham Storage Reservoir Facebook page which will present all the regularly updated information on the Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS). 05/06/2024 - Lowdham Flood Storage Reservoir Construction Update Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme Key Facts about the Lowdham Flood Alleviation Scheme 191 properties better protected from... MoreOpened 1 July 2020 -
Blue-Green Algae in Cumbria and Lancashire
Blue-Green Algae is a naturally occurring environmental phenomenon which becomes more likely during periods of warm, dry weather. It’s growth is exacerbated by nutrient pollution which contributes to the formation of blooms in the right conditions. We have set up this page to provide information on known Blue-Green Algae locations in Cumbria and Lancashire Blue-Green Algae poses a small risk to human health if a person comes into direct contact with it. It can also be a... MoreOpened 15 July 2020 -
Tenbury Wells Flood Risk Management Scheme
Page created 18 September 2020. 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 continue to collate our distribution list so that we can update interested parties periodically. If you are not already on the mailing list and would like to be added, please submit your name and email, referencing 'Tenbury Wells', to us at:... MoreOpened 18 September 2020 -
Thorney Island Habitat Creation Project Information Page
Welcome to the Thorney Island Habitat Creation Project The Environment Agency have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Thorney Island Habitat Creation Project. This page will be updated as the project progresses, so please check back for project updates. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive project updates, please email Thorney.Island@environment-agency.gov.uk Project Vision The creation of... MoreOpened 14 October 2020 -
Consultation on new Environmental Assessment Levels used in air emissions risk assessments
Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs) are used by the Environment Agency to judge the acceptability of proposed emissions to air from industrial sites, and their relative contribution to the environment. EALs represent a pollutant concentration in ambient air at which no significant risks to human health are expected. In 2012 we ran a consultation to identify a new hierarchy for the derivation of EALs. You can view the consultation document and its responses here . ... MoreOpened 2 November 2020 -
Environment Agency charge proposal for repatriated duties - Emissions Trading Scheme
We are consulting on the proposed charging scheme for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Government has not yet confirmed if a UK ETS or Carbon Emissions Tax will operate from 1 January 2021. This consultation is necessary for the operation of either policy. We will not publish individual responses. This is due to the financial nature of our consultees' responses. We will publish a consultation response document which will summarise key themes on the GOV.UK website. If you... MoreOpened 7 December 2020 -
Penketh and Whittle Flood Risk Management Scheme
Update to scheme proposals December 2020 Following our last consultation event in October 2018 , The Environment Agency have been working with Warrington Borough Council to continue to develop our proposals to alleviate the risk of flooding from Penketh and Whittle Brooks. We have considered and factored in a number of the issues raised by the local residents regarding the proposals and have also needed to ensure compliance with the latest government guidance... MoreOpened 21 December 2020 -
Assessing new nuclear power station designs: Generic design assessment of General Nuclear System Limited UK Hualong pressurised water reactor (UK HPR1000)
The government is responsible for the UK's energy policy and its current position is set out in the December 2020 white paper, "Powering our Net Zero Future". In the white paper, the government highlights the need to address climate change urgently and it sets out the strategy for wider energy systems to achieve the UK's target of net zero emissions by 2050. New nuclear power stations are an important part of the government’s strategy to help ensure that we have secure... MoreOpened 11 January 2021 -
Rethinking Water Citizens’ Juries overview information page
The Environment Agency and its partners are holding five targeted Rethinking Water Citizens’ Juries to discuss the important question: How do you connect with water in your local environment, and what needs to be changed in the future to benefit people and wildlife? This is about involving communities in decisions about the future of their local river. Listening and working with others to understand their priorities is an essential element... MoreOpened 22 February 2021 -
Beales Corner, Bewdley, Flood Risk Management Scheme
Page created February 2021. Last u pdated 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 continue to collate our distribution list so that we can update interested parties periodically. If you are not already on the mailing list and would like to be added, please submit your name and email, referencing 'Beales Corner', to us at:... MoreOpened 2 March 2021 -
Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy Enhancing the Lincolnshire Coast
The Environment Agency is working to reduce flood risk to 20,000 residential homes, 1,700 businesses, 24,500 static caravans, 35,000 hectares of farmland and a bustling tourist industry. The Lincolnshire coastal flood plain has a long history of flooding from the sea and many forms of defence are now in place including sand dunes, seawalls, rock/timber structures and beaches. Just over 45,000 people live within the Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point Strategy area and each... MoreOpened 11 March 2021 -
Citizens’ Jury for the Ouseburn River in Lower Tyne 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 January 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 North East of England. The Ouseburn Citizens’ Jury... MoreOpened 17 March 2021 -
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... MoreOpened 29 March 2021 -
Standard Rules Consultation no 23: proposals for healthcare waste permits
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR) allow us to make standard rule environmental permits to reduce the administrative burden on business while maintaining environmental standards. We are consulting you about a revision to the existing standard rules (SR) permit for healthcare waste SR 2008 No:24: 75Kte clinical waste and healthcare waste transfer station. This is to ensure it provides an appropriate level of environmental protection and refers to... MoreOpened 29 March 2021 -
Farlington Marshes Project information page
Welcome to the Farlington Marshes Project information page. As the project progresses, we will provide updates through this information page and via our newsletter. To be added to the mailing list for the newsletter, please email us . UPDATE: Farlington Survey Results (May 2024) The Farlington Marshes Questionnaire responses have been collated and analysed. Over 3500 people took part over the three month period. It is clear... MoreOpened 30 March 2021 -
Citizens’ Jury for the River Wharfe (Yorkshire) - 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 February/early 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 took place in Yorkshire. The River Wharfe Citizens’ Jury... MoreOpened 31 March 2021 -
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... MoreOpened 5 May 2021 -
Canvey Island southern shoreline revetment project - information page
This page will be closing next month (April) and all information is now available on Castle Point Borough Council's website until September, on this link: https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/canvey-island-southern-shoreline-revetment-project This project will maintain the existing high level of tidal flood risk protection to thousands of homes, businesses and infrastructure on Canvey Island into the future, a key aspiration of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan . It will protect the... MoreOpened 10 May 2021 -
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme - Welcome
Page 1 – Welcome Page 2 – Background and benefits Page 3 – Updates and CPO Information Page 4 – Your Questions Introducing the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme What is the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme? The Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme will create a new stream with wetland wildlife corridor to the west of Oxford to reduce flood risk in the city and surrounding areas. The scheme will reduce... MoreOpened 17 May 2021 -
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme - Background and benefits
Page 1 – Welcome Page 2 – Background and benefits Page 3 – Updates and CPO Information Page 4 – Your Questions On this page we provide information about the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme, including the scheme design, benefits and environmental features. Please click on each of the headings below to find out more. Why does Oxford need a major flood scheme? More Information Flooding in Oxford Oxford has a long... MoreOpened 17 May 2021 -
Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme - Your Questions
Page 1 – Welcome Page 2 – Background and benefits Page 3 – Updates and CPO Information Page 4 – Your Questions Your Questions Click on a topic below to be taken to that section. Environment and wildlife Recreation and public access Costs Construction Traffic Long term management and legacy Scheme d esign Flood risk Environment and wildlife How will the scheme increase... MoreOpened 17 May 2021
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