The Byde Mill Brook currently flows through a culvert (pipe) underneath many properties in Corsham. The amount of water it can hold is limited and, due to its age, is in need of repair.
This summer (2021) we have begun work on considering flood management options for the Byde...More
Following our public drop-in events with the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon communities in summer 2019, we have continued to work to the final design for the Coggeshall, Feering and Kelvedon flood alleviation scheme, which aims to protect these communities from further flooding.
As part of...More
Introduction
The waterways in the Lower Lee valley include the River Lee Navigation, Old River Lea, and the Lee Flood Relief Channel (LFRC). The LFRC was built between 1949 and 1977 and is designed to carry flood water to reduce the likelihood of flooding in the Lower...More
Updated 11 July 2022
The Flood Risk Management Scheme is now complete.
The scheme reduced the flood risk to over 4500 homes and 1000 businesses.
The Burton.FRMS email is now no longer being monitored. For enquiries about the scheme, please contact...More
Welcome to the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page.
We have created this page to provide easy access to information on the Holderness Drain Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS), including background information about how the scheme evolved and a summary of work...More
The Environment Agency is working with 11 partners across Europe’s water-stressed coastal regions to trial innovative approaches to securing freshwater resources.
Funded through the European Union’s Interreg 2Seas programme which receives financial aid from the European...More
This page provides information about the Outstrays to Skeffling Managed Realignment Scheme (OtSMRS). We have organised it to include current plans for the scheme (next section, below the newsletters) and a description of proposals developed prior to obtaining planning consent (lower down this...More
For a long time flooding has been a cause for concern for the communities between Barton and New Holland. On the 5 December 2013, the East Coast experienced its most significant tidal surge since 1953. Approximately 40 residential properties, 15 commercial/recreational and 1 school were...More
We are pleased to be bringing you the latest Environment Agency update on our compliance work at Roxby Landfill operated by Biffa Waste Services Ltd.
Our Commitment
As part of our regulation of the site, we continue to carry out air quality/odour assessments during...More
Page created January 2020. Last updated 13 October 2020.
Coronavirus: The Environment Agency response
We are working hard with Government and other emergency responders on protecting the public and the environment from the effects of Coronavirus. The Environment Agency remains fully...More
September 2022 update
We are pleased to announce that the flood repair works at Deptford Walls are now completed. We are proud contribute to refurbishment works ensuring the ongoing flood protection of the local residents, businesses, and wider community. We have now left the site and...More
The Environment Agency has launched an investigation into alleged illegal waste activities at sites operated by Walleys Quarry Limited and Red Industries Limited. This is ongoing. We are unable to provide further information or updates at this time.
We want to encourage anyone...More
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...More
Page created February 2021. Last u pdated 20 July 2022.
Flooding in Beales Corner
Bewdley is subject to significant flood risk from the River Severn and has flooded a number of times. The most significant flood events have been in 1947, 1965, 1998,...More
By restoring beach levels lost over the year, the Environment Agency protects its hard sea defences from the impact of waves and tides. The coastline between Mablethorpe and Skegness has benefited from beach nourishment, the present flood risk management approach, since 1994.
...More
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 - February 2022
Park Wood Car Park will be...More
What is this project about?
An Environment Agency project to deliver Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures to properties in East Anglia which are currently at risk of flooding from main rivers.
Why are we doing this?
There are a number of locations in East Anglia...More
Water is a scarce and diminishing resource yet it is essential for all sectors. Future pressures such as climate change and population growth will increase the demand for water and we need to work together with partners, businesses and communities to find long-lasting solutions.
Ahead...More
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 it’s effects and reduce the damage it causes.
Welcome to the Tadcaster Flood...More
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...More
We are using Citizen Space on-line pages as a way to keep you informed about some of the significant issues and works going on in your local area. Each page we create is unique in the issue it covers, and the level of involvement sought. Some are purely for information, while others will seek...More
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 .
Summer ground...More
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...More
Lowdham Cocker Beck Flood Alleviation Scheme
Key Facts about the Lowdham Flood Alleviation Scheme
195 properties will be better protected from flooding
1% Annual Exceedance Probability Standard of Protection
20% Biodiversity Net...More
Welcome to the River Eau information page - last updated 6th September 2022
This page provides information about the River Eau, with a focus on the flood risk associated with this river, the causes of flooding, completed investigations and ongoing work in the area. Please use...More
Tow Path and Jubilee Garden update
The Tow path and Jubilee Gardens will now be opening by the end of October 2022. This is due to the recent stormy weather and tides. We understand the importance of having access to the tow path and gardens, so we are aiming to open both as soon as...More
The St. Austell Bay Resilient Regeneration (STARR) project aims to reduce flood risk to over 800 homes and businesses in Par and St. Blazey.
The scheme will bring additional benefits to the area by encouraging investment and making the area a better place to work, live and play.
We are...More
Name the Crane results announced and the latest project update here.
Over 100 names were suggested for the crane in person or by on-line entry and a staggering 1,400 votes were cast by the public.
On 28 September, the winning name was finally revealed and we can now...More
The Lower River Witham catchment is a large area of fenland between Lincoln and Boston. With land levels ranging from only 1 to 4m above sea level, this area would naturally be marshy wetland. A historic legacy of drainage works and embanked watercourses has enabled the highly productive...More
The River Slea arises in the limestone hills to the north east of Grantham, flows in an easterly direction through the town of Sleaford and on towards Cobblers Lock. In the east of the town the river splits to follow the Slea Navigation channel to the north and the original course of the Old...More