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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 -
TA5 1UD, NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited, EPR/JP3122GM/V011: environmental permit consultation
We have received an application under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 from NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited (NNB GenCo) to change (vary) an existing water discharge activity (WDA) permit (EPR/JP3122GM) for Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site at HPC power station Wick Moor Drove near Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1UD Under permit variation reference number EPR/JP3122GM/V011 the... MoreClosed 14 January 2024 -
TA5 1UD, NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited, EPR/XP3321GD/V005: environmental permit consultation
We have received two applications under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 from NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited (NNB GenCo) to change (vary) an existing water discharge activity (WDA) permit (EPR/XP3321GD) for Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction site at HPC power station Wick Moor Drove near Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1UD Under permit variation reference number EPR/XP3321GD/V005... MoreClosed 14 January 2024 -
SG18 9SE, Anglian Water Services Limited, EPR/JB3907FQ/A001: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Anglian Water Services Limited for Poppyhill Water Recycling Centre Cambridge Road Biggleswade SG18 9SE We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the... MoreClosed 12 January 2024 -
NN17 5XH, Encyclis Limited, EPR/EP3629SF Ver2 : environment permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Encyclis Limited for Corby Energy from Waste Facility Shelton Road Willowbrook East Industrial Estate NN17 5XH We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is... MoreClosed 9 January 2024 -
DN15 0DH, Ellgia Limited, EPR/WP3397FZ/C007: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Ellgia Limited for Ellgia Scunthorpe Winterton Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 0DH We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity, for example... MoreClosed 8 January 2024 -
River Wharfe and Ilkley bathing water site information page
Welcome to the River Wharfe and Ilkley bathing water site information page River Wharfe catchment The River Wharfe and its tributaries flow from the headwaters in the Yorkshire Dales National Park down to its confluence with the River Ouse near Cawood. Along the way it passes through a number of villages and towns including Kettlewell, Grassington, Addingham, Ilkley, Otley, Wetherby and Tadcaster. The Environment Agency, along with many... MoreClosed 5 January 2024 -
S9 5AP, Brocklebank & Co. (Demolition) Limited, EPR/FB3205KX/V002: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Brocklebank & Co. (Demolition) Limited for: Brocklebank Recycling Facility Allende Way Sheffield S9 5AP We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being... MoreClosed 4 January 2024 -
WA1 4RF, Murfitts Industries Limited, EPR/EP3925ST/A001: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Murfitts Industries Limited for Warrington Tyre Recycling Facility 48 Hardwick Grange Warrington WA1 4RF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the... MoreClosed 3 January 2024 -
TS10 5QW, Redcar Holdings Limited, EPR/TP3502MS/A001: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Redcar Holdings Limited for: Redcar Energy Centre Land at Redcar Bulk Terminal Redcar TS10 5QW We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity,... MoreClosed 2 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 -
BS11 0YU, Viridor Avonmouth Waste Services Limited, EPR/SP3301LA/V003: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Viridor Avonmouth Waste Services Limited for Severn Road Resource Recovery Centre Severn Road Avonmouth Bristol BS11 0YU We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is... MoreClosed 29 December 2023 -
BS13 8AF, Valencia Waste Exeter Limited, EPR/BT7272IW/V013: environmental permit consultation
We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Valencia Waste Exeter Limited for Yanley Landfill Bridgewater Road Bristol BS13 8AF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether the right process is being used for the activity,... MoreClosed 28 December 2023 -
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. Update 5 December 2024 Since the last update (30th October... MoreOpened 22 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 -
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... MoreClosed 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... MoreOpened 30 November 2023 -
Environment Agency charge proposal for notified international waste shipments
The Environment Agency has an obligation to recover the costs of regulating waste shipments subject to notification controls (known as notified waste) through charges to waste importers and exporters. We review our charging schemes regularly and consult with the public whenever we make changes. The most recent amendments to the international waste shipment (IWS) charges took place in 2012. Waste shipment notification controls aim to protect the environment and human health during the... MoreClosed 29 November 2023 -
Leamington Spa fly issues
Page created 29 November 2023. Last updated 18 December 2024. We are sorry to hear that residents and businesses have experienced problems with flies in the local area. The Environment Agency and Warwick District Council (WDC) are working in partnership to investigate this issue. We have created this online information page to keep the community updated on the work we are doing in response to the fly reports. Since creating this page, we are also receiving... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 24 November 2023 -
Standard Rules Consultation No 27 - Proposals for a new standard rules permit for capture, treatment, and storage of biogas from lagoons and tanks
The purpose of this consultation is to introduce a new standard rules permit for operators to collect and store biogas from a lagoon or tank and upgrade that biogas to biomethane. When the biogas meets the biomethane quality protocol and can be used in vehicles or injected to the electricity grid it will no longer be considered waste. The standard rule set is supported by a generic risk assessment to ensure that the risks to the environment and human health are reduced to an... MoreClosed 9 November 2023 -
Sustainable Abstraction in East Anglia
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 England will face water shortages by 2050, as water demand from people, industry and agriculture will exceed water availability in many parts of the country. The Environment Agency’s Restoring Sustainable Abstraction (RSA) programme has returned 49 billion litres of water a year to the... MoreOpened 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... MoreOpened 27 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... MoreOpened 18 October 2023 -
Severn Stoke Community Flood Alleviation Scheme
Flooding in Severn Stoke The community of Severn Stoke has suffered significant flooding from the River Severn on numerous occasions, most notably in 2007, 2012, 2020, and more recently in January 2021. Flooding affects not only homes but also key village amenities and businesses, such as the village hall, the Grade II listed 14 th Century St. Denys’ Church and the Rose and Crown local pub. The strategically important A38 highway is also... MoreOpened 12 October 2023 -
Extending civil sanction variable monetary penalty powers
In April and May 2023 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) ran a consultation on strengthening environmental sanctions . The consultation covered two areas: increasing the overall cap for variable monetary penalties in the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010 from its current amount of £250,000 introducing powers to issue variable monetary penalties for the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.... MoreClosed 8 October 2023 -
Flood Risk Management: Maintenance work – East Midlands Area
The East Midlands Flood Risk Management Area covers the cities of Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, alongside towns, villages and countryside with a population of over 3 million people, and we maintain over 1300km of watercourse to help protect the >139,000 properties at risk of flooding. This page provides information on our maintenance work along watercourses that are designated as ‘Main Rivers’ in the East Midlands Area. The Environment Agency has powers to carry... MoreClosed 30 September 2023
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