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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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... MoreOpened 9 June 2022 -
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... MoreOpened 16 June 2022 -
Fowlea Brook Flood Risk Management Scheme
Updated 27 December 2023 - This page will close 31 March 2025 Latest Update We will be starting on site on the 8 January 2024. The first few months are about repairing the existing channel prior to construction of new raised defences. There will be increased construction traffic around the Spode area. There may be some temporary diversions and road closures in the area for the duration of the project. Background ... MoreOpened 29 June 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... MoreOpened 30 June 2022 -
Strand Quay
Noisy piling work from 4 November 2024 We expect these works to commence on 4 November 2024 and for this to last for up to eight days, although it could be less depending on progress. Our piling activities will take place between 8:30 and 13:00 and then from 13:30 to 16:00. Our piling will not be noisy throughout this entire period but will comprise of a series of bursts of between 30 to 40 minutes each. We have looked to see if we can limit the noisy bursts to specific times... MoreOpened 5 August 2022 -
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... MoreOpened 1 September 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:... MoreOpened 27 September 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... MoreOpened 19 October 2022 -
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... MoreOpened 20 October 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... MoreOpened 16 November 2022 -
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. MoreOpened 16 January 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... MoreOpened 13 February 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... MoreOpened 6 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... MoreOpened 20 March 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... MoreOpened 24 March 2023
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