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  • 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... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Luton and Dunstable Resilient and Adaptive Communities Information Page

    The Resilient and Adaptive Communities (RAC) project spans the Luton and Dunstable area, and is a partnership project between the Environment Agency, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Council. The towns of Luton and Dunstable are at a high risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, groundwater and sewers. Whilst much has been done to tackle flood risk over the years, the climate emergency, population growth and development pressures combine to make this a continuing and... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Vale Brook, Chesham - Information Page

    Project Overview The Vale Brook river runs through the centre of Chesham. The river flows mostly underground in a series of buried tunnels (called culverts). Some sections of the culvert are now over 150 years old and they are in varying states of disrepair. View culvert map here The river is fed from groundwater and also the rainfall runoff from the roads via the highway drainage network. There is a risk of flooding from the river if blockages within the culvert... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 31 March 2025
  • Standard Rules Consultation No 29 - Proposals for new standard rules permit for using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction as a deposit for recovery operation

    The purpose of this consultation is to introduce a new standard rules permit for the use of incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in specified construction activities as a replacement for virgin aggregates. The standard rule set only applies to IBAA (or IBAA blended with primary aggregates) produced from incinerator bottom ash (IBA) from the incineration of municipal (household and business) solid waste. The majority of IBA consists of brick, rubble, glass, ceramics and stone. ... More
    Closes 3 March 2025
  • Guidance on the requirements for authorisation and staged regulation for the disposal of solid radioactive waste

    Please note this consultation was retracted for a short period of time on 22 November and new questions were uploaded to the consultation. Our role The Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) are the independent environmental regulators for the radioactive waste disposal industry in the UK. We make sure that radioactive waste disposal facilities meet high standards of... More
    Closes 28 February 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 28 February 2025
  • Environment Agency Charge proposal: fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances

    The Environment Agency administers the fluorinated greenhouse gases (F Gas) and ozone depleting substances (ODS) online services on behalf of England, Scotland and Wales. We use an annual quota and licensing system to make sure national and international obligations are met for the levels of controlled substances being imported and exported. Our role is to manage businesses registering on these services. This involves: calculating quota and managing quota... More
    Closes 13 February 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Maidenhead Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme

    The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme The Maidenhead, Windsor and Eton Flood Alleviation Scheme is made up of a combination of different elements in to reduce flood risk in the area. These include Cookham - flood walls, flood gates and earth embankments North Maidenhead - flood walls and an earth embankment The Jubilee Flood Relief Channel These were designed to work together to reduce the risk of flooding to approximately 3,000... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • Granville Woodhouse Landfill Information Page

    Page created 26 March 2024. Last updated 6 November 2024. We are sorry to hear that residents have been experiencing problems with odour in the local area. Please be assured that we are working with the operator, Potters (Midlands) Ltd , to resolve these issues. Thank you for visiting our information page.  Background Granville Woodhouse Landfill (also known as Redhill Landfill) has been operational at this location... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • 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... More
    Closes 31 January 2025
  • CO5 9DF, Indaver Rivenhall Limited, EPR/CP3906LP/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Indaver Rivenhall Limited for Rivenhall Integrated Waste Management Facility Rivenhall Airfield Woodhouse Lane Kelvedon Essex CO5 9DF We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. ... More
    Closes 28 January 2025
  • Proposed changes to the water company drought plan guideline

    The Environment Agency are consulting on the guideline that water companies in England must follow when they start preparing their 2027 drought plans. As the main regulator for water company drought plans, we review this statutory guideline every 5 years. We have updated the guideline to ensure that all technical information is up to date and lessons learnt from recent research and experience of drought have been incorporated. Water companies must produce drought plans every 5... More
    Closes 26 January 2025
  • HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy – West Newton ‘A’ well site information page

    Regulation of Rathlin Energy’s West Newton ‘A’ well site Rathlin Energy (UK) Ltd holds an environmental permit for the management of mining wastes, storage of crude oil, and flaring of waste gas from the drilling and testing of wells at its West Newton ‘A’ well site, Fosham Road, East Yorkshire, HU11 5DA. This was issued in April 2014 and varied in August 2019, April 2020 and August 2023. The permit, varied in August 2023, to drill additional oil and gas wells and carry... More
    Closes 24 January 2025
  • HU11 5DA, Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited, EPR/BB3001FT/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited for West Newton 'A' Well Site Fosham Road Marton HU11 5DA 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... More
    Closes 24 January 2025
  • Environment Agency charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions

    Climate change has been recognised as one of the biggest threats to current life on earth. Increased levels of atmospheric pollutants such as carbon dioxide have contributed to increased temperatures not just on land, but in the seas and oceans as well. This is contributing to rising sea levels and extremes in temperature, impacting the health of humans, animals and plants. Part of our role is to regulate these emissions through the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). This scheme... More
    Closes 24 January 2025
  • SY2 5TL, Severn Trent Water Limited, EPR/RP3799CW/C004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Severn Trent Water Limited for Monkmoor S T W Monkmoor Road Shrewsbury SY2 5TL 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... More
    Closes 23 January 2025
  • LU4 9DZ, X-Bert Haulage Limited, EPR/KB3703TS/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from X-Bert Haulage Limited at: Progress Way Toddington Road Luton LU4 9DZ 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 whether the... More
    Closes 22 January 2025
  • RH12 4QD, Biffa Waste Services Limited, EPR/AB3700LS/V006: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Company name for Biffa Waste Services Limited Brookhurst Wood Aggregate Treatment & Recycling Facility Langhurstwood Road, Warnham, West Sussex RH12 4QD We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on whether... More
    Closes 22 January 2025
  • RH10 9BD, Digital Realty (UK) Limited, EPR/EP3022ST/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Digital Realty (UK) Limited for Digital Realty Crawley Data Centre Campus Unit 1 and Unit 2 Crawley RH10 9BD We can take account of Relevant environmental regulatory requirements and technical standards. Information on local population and sensitive sites. Comments on... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • RH10 9SL, Cook & Son Limited, EPR/EB3135RZ/V004: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Cook & Son Limited for Rowley Farm Lowfield Heath Crawley RH10 9SL 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 whether the... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • LS25 6JW, Newthorpe Aggregates Limited, EPR/TP3125SK/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Newthorpe Aggregates Limited for Newthorpe Quarry Sherburn in Elmet North Yorkshire LS25 6JW 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,... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • RG25 2NS, Herriard Bio Power Limited, EPR/AB3807KW/V003: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Herriard Bio Power Limited for: Herriard Bio Power Limited Bushywarren Lane Basingstoke RG25 2NS 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... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • NG34 0DT, Hinch Enterprises Limited, EPR/EP3820LN/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Hinch Enterprises Limited for Newton Grange Farm Threekingham NG34 0DT 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... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • B8 1AP, European Metal Recycling Limited, EPR/JB3509MS/V002: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from European Metal Recycling Limited for E M R Duddeston Mill Duddeston Mill Road Birmingham B8 1AP 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... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • PE7 3HH, McCormick (UK) Limited, EPR/DP3720LF/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from McCormick (UK) Limited for: McCormick Peterborough Unit 5 Forli Strada Alwalton Hill Peterborough PE7 3HH 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... More
    Closes 21 January 2025
  • NG14 5HJ, Sarval Limited, EPR/CP3025SZ/A001: environmental permit consultation

    We are seeking your comments on an environmental permit application received from Sarval Limited for Sarval Nottingham Stoke Lane Nottingham NG14 5HJ 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 whether the... More
    Closes 20 January 2025
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