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The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England. It focuses on flood risk management, pollution control, water resources, and conservation to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation....
Monday, 19 January 2026
A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018....
Friday, 16 January 2026
The Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026. ...
Friday, 16 January 2026
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and bu...
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months...
Monday, 12 January 2026
Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration ...
Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. ...
Monday, 05 January 2026
'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemption...
Monday, 22 December 2025
Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear t...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dr...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Communities are better protected from illegal waste operators following a successful year of roadside checks by the Environment Agency, police and par...
Friday, 12 December 2025
A 56-year old man has been arrested during a day of action to tackle waste crime in Lancashire....
Thursday, 11 December 2025
The Environment Agency has already begun preparations to ensure the site is cleared as soon as possible...
Thursday, 11 December 2025
GDA process enables regulators to assess new nuclear power station designs at an early stage of the regulatory process and to provide confidence that ...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Yorkshire is moving into recovery status following drought as of 10 December 2025....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The Environment Agency wants to hear your views as South West Water seeks permission to process more sewage waste in St Mabyn, Cornwall....
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Additional first-time offenders bring recent hearing payments to £27,541. More to come as summer patrols serve 68 notices....
Monday, 08 December 2025
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts ...
Thursday, 04 December 2025
The third year of construction on an Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected....
Thursday, 04 December 2025
Large-scale waste dumping in East Anglia, costing farmers more than £6,000 per incident to clear. Criminal gangs targeting farmland with lorry loads o...
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
More than 53,000 juvenile fish stocked into South East waters this winter. Fishing-licence income funds habitat improvements across the region....
Wednesday, 03 December 2025
Statement from the Environment Agency and Oxfordshire County Council, on behalf of the strategic communication group for illegally-dumped waste at Kid...
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Partners including Environment Agency, Cherwell District Council, Oxfordshire County Council, and local emergency services provide update on Kidlingto...
Thursday, 27 November 2025
A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter. ...
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Egdon Resources UK Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit....