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  • Heacham bathing waters

    Overview Bathing water season The Bathing Water Regulations 2013 set out the bathing water season, which runs from 15 May to 30 September inclusive each year. We are responsible for sampling for 2 types of bacteria at designated bathing waters during the season. The regulations require the sampling to start just before the season and include some weekend and bank holiday samples, when the largest number of bathers are often present. What does a bathing... More
    Opened 15 January 2024

  • Eardisland Scheme

    We had hoped for a settled start to 2024 however we were saddened to learn that further flooding had impacted the residents of Eardisland in early January, courtesy of Storm Henk. Storm Henk brought heavy and persistent rain to many parts of the UK, causing many rivers to record their highest ever levels. Sadly this also appears to be the case with the River Arrow which lead to some property flooding in the village. As most residents will know all too well, the frequency of... More
    Opened 24 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 08 April 2024 This message has been produced by... More
    Opened 22 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 monthly. Our Objective We are responsible for granting or refusing environmental permits, setting the conditions, and making sure that permit holders comply with them.... More
    Opened 13 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... More
    Opened 30 November 2023

  • Leamington Spa fly issues

    Page created 29 November 2023. Last updated 26 April 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 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. Thank you for visiting our information page. Background ... More
    Opened 29 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Welcome

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement March 2024 update In November 2023, the Environment Agency held 2 public drop-in events at the Wraysbury Hub (Friday 24 November) and Datchet Women's Institute Hall (Saturday 25 November). The... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Public engagement

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement Getting and staying involved We will be setting-up an external stakeholder engagement group in early 2024. The purpose of this group is to provide an engagement forum between community... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Flood risk

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement Climate Change - Existing and future flood risk Communities along the River Thames have been affected by several major floods, notably in 1947, 2003, and recently in 2013/14. As climate change... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Environmental considerations and surveys

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement Environmental considerations The River Thames Corridor is a very special natural resource that provides an environmentally valuable landscape that is rich in flora, fauna, recreational... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Potential Measures

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement What are the options? We are refining our evidence and are collecting more evidence to determine how effective the measures below may be in reducing flood risk (in combination or as standalone... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Scheme Information

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement Scheme delivery stages Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures is currently in the ‘appraisal’ stage, which concludes with Outline Business Case (OBC) approval. We have successfully... More
    Opened 24 November 2023

  • Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures - Background

    Page 1 - Welcome Page 2 - Background of the Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures Page 3 - Scheme Information Page 4 - Potential Measures Page 5 - Environmental considerations and surveys Page 6 - Flood Risk Page 7 - Public Engagement Finding solutions together The River Thames has a long history of flooding. In 2014, over 130 properties flooded in the study area, with major impacts on people and infrastructure. People were... More
    Opened 24 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... More
    Opened 2 November 2023

  • Nene Lock Reversals

    Welcome to the River Nene Locks Safety Improvements (RNSLI) project. We work with our partners to maintain the River Nene for navigation, flood risk and water resource functions. Lock reversal has been used to manage river levels when they are high. Reversing a lock results in fast flowing water which is unsafe for boaters, members of the public and our staff. We have identified 7 locks where reversal needs to stop to reduce risk. Health, safety and... More
    Opened 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... More
    Opened 12 October 2023

  • Toronto Close Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created September 2023. Last updated 9 November, 2023. Background of flooding in Toronto Close, Worcester Toronto Close, Worcester has a history of flooding from the River Severn and River Teme, which influence the water level in the Laughern Brook during and after heavy rainfall. Recent flood events in July 2007 and February 2020 have highlighted that there are a number of residential properties at risk of flooding. In 2007, 16 properties... More
    Opened 21 September 2023

  • Fens2100+

    Fens 2100+ is a new programme of work, launched in 2023 to enable the Fens to adapt to the challenges of climate change both now and into the future. This programme will develop a Fens-wide flood resilience investment strategy that achieves long-term value for money and generates regional and national benefits. It’s being developed with, and for, Flood Risk Management Authorities so they can plan for the next 20-25 years of flood risk management. This investment strategy will... More
    Opened 21 September 2023

  • SEEBEYOND

    Our Vision is to create a level playing field to help food companies realise ambitious environmental goals beyond legal compliance. The Environment Agency's SEEBEYOND project aims to improve the quality, transparency, and traceability of environmental data in the UK's Food and Drink Sector. It achieves this by standardising environmental metrics and data description to enable an automation of data exchange across different computer systems and platforms. SEEBEYOND is researching and... More
    Opened 1 September 2023

  • Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme

    Page created 2 August 2023 - last updated 8 April 2024. The Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme For the Lower Rea scheme please see the Rea Catchment Partnership webpage. Flooding at Stirchley in 2016 Background to the Flood Risk Management Scheme The Bourn is a heavily urbanised watercourse situated to the south of Birmingham City, running... More
    Opened 2 August 2023

  • Escrick Waste Treatment Facility

    Odour issues at Escrick Waste Treatment Facility, North Yorkshire Page updated on 22 January 2024 This page is intended to provide information on the ongoing odour issue in the Escrick and Riccall areas. This odour is from waste activites associated with Acumen Waste Services Ltd at Escrick Waste Treatment Facility, The Old Brick and Tile Works, Riccall Road, Escrick. In May and June 2023, our officers inspected sites in the Escrick area after receiving reports of odours.... More
    Opened 1 August 2023

  • Reservoir Safety Reform Programme Information Page

    We are developing and delivering the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme, in response to the recommendations set out in the Independent Reservoir Safety Review Report . In a Written Ministerial Statement in July 2022 the Government set out its intention to reform reservoir safety management practices and modernise the Reservoirs Act 1975 . The Reservoir Safety Reform Programme will be delivered in a phased way over several years, by the... More
    Opened 31 July 2023

  • Connected by Water - South Yorkshire - Information Page

    Welcome to the Connected by Water Information Page Connected by Water is a South Yorkshire alliance working with communities and businesses to build flood resilience and reduce the impact of the climate emergency. Our vision is a flood resilient South Yorkshire. Flood resilience is the ability to prepare for flooding, act safely, minimise damage and recover from flooding when it occurs. We have created this page to provide easy access to... More
    Opened 28 July 2023

  • Fleet Flood Alleviation Scheme: Reducing the risk of flooding in Fleet

    We are developing ideas to reduce the risk of flooding in Fleet and Church Crookham from rivers and surface water. We are carrying out this work in partnership with Local Authorities and community groups in Fleet. The scheme does not yet have all the relevant permissions and funding to proceed. We are checking that proposals are cost effective, are buildable and do not adversely impact the environment. It cannot go ahead without the support of the community and partners. If... More
    Opened 27 July 2023

  • West Midlands Drought page

    The Situation The Environment Agency’s West Midlands area is in Normal Drought status along with the rest of England, with all our drought indications in a good position. We are monitoring the situation and will continue to review this over the coming months. Over the last 6 months we have seen a large amount of rainfall, the wettest since records began in 1871. Our reservoirs are operating within normal levels for this time of year, and there are currently... More
    Opened 5 July 2023

  • Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir Improvement Scheme

    The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir is a flood storage area on the Congresbury Yeo River. It was classified as a reservoir in 2006 under the Reservoirs Act 1975 due to the volume of water it can hold above the adjacent natural ground. As a designated reservoir structure, the Environment Agency has the legal responsibility to ensure its continued safe operation. Following an inspection by a reservoir specialist, areas for improvements that must be made in the... More
    Opened 3 July 2023

  • Keighley & Stockbridge FAS

    Reducing Flood Risk, Helping Keighley to Thrive 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 its effects and reduce the damage it causes. Welcome to the Keighley and Stockbridge Flood Alleviation Scheme Information Page. We have created this page to share information and updates on the planned flood... More
    Opened 21 June 2023

  • Retford Information Page

    Retford Beck Information Page Geography of area Retford sits in the low-lying River Idle valley, where the Idle flows through the town from south to north. Retford Beck is a tributary of the Idle and arises in the high ground to the east of Retford. Both the River Idle and the Retford Beck are designated Main River. Annotated Aerial view of the lower Retford Beck catchment. Arup (2021). East of Retford, the Retford Beck has of two separate open channels.... More
    Opened 19 June 2023

  • 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
    Opened 2 June 2023

  • Dirtness Pumping Station Improvement Scheme Information Page

    This information page provides an overview of the Dirtness Rationalisation Scheme and the catchment which the Dirtness Pump Station serves. Here you can read about the geography of the area, gain an understanding of our work, and read about the current situation and future of the Pump Station. Geography of the Area The Isle of Axholme is located across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Doncaster, North Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. With areas of... More
    Opened 18 May 2023
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