National Highways and other highways authorities in England have no permits in place for managing the pollutants which are washed off their roads, according to a scathing report from Stormwater Shepherds and the CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management).
The Broads Authority has granted planning permission to the Environment Agency for it to lead works on the embankment of the River Yare in the Norfolk Broads.
As summer begins to manifest, the large engineering and construction firms and organisations have started adding members to top leadership positions.
A new fund has been created for farmers by the government which will support approximately 20 studies and will investigate water demand and availability in water-stressed agricultural areas over the next 25 years.
New and existing communities in Skegness will enjoy protection against coastal flooding thanks to a £151M flood risk resilience fund (FRRF) set up by the developers of a new 1,000-home housing development.
West Kirby’s new £19.7M flood alleviation scheme “stood up well” against this week’s significant storm according to the council, protecting properties from internal flooding despite water overtopping the structure.
Transport secretary Mark Harper has requested more information relating to his long-awaited decision on whether to approve the development consent order (DCO) for the £9bn Lower Thames Crossing (LTC).
New Environment Agency data showing a significant increase in sewage spills in England during 2023 has been variously described as “unacceptable”, “squalid”, “outrageous” and “a shitshow”.
The Environment Agency has begun work on its new £10.6M flood risk management scheme to better protect homes and businesses in Stoke-on-Trent town centre.
The Environment Agency has provided an update saying that it is still “exploring options” for flood protection in the Bournville and Stirchley areas of Birmingham.
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