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New powers to crack down on waste crime

New powers to crack down on waste crime

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment. ...

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Easter crackdown on illegal fishing

Easter crackdown on illegal fishing

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Environment Agency enforcement officers will be on patrol this weekend in a close season Easter crackdown on illegal angling. ...

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First tree planted in River Aire natural flood management pilot

First tree planted in River Aire natural flood management pilot

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

The first of 450 trees in a £500,000 natural flood management pilot scheme on the River Aire have been planted to reduce flood risk. ...

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Events to find out more about North East natural flood management

Events to find out more about North East natural flood management

Monday, 26 March 2018

The Environment Agency is working with partners to hold a series of events for people to find out more about a natural flood management scheme in Wear...

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What we talk about when we talk about green cities

What we talk about when we talk about green cities

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Environment Agency Chair's speech to the Manchester Green Summit...

New charges announced for regulatory services

New charges announced for regulatory services

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The Environment Agency has published its new charging scheme for regulatory permits and services...

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New river forecasts for North East communities

New river forecasts for North East communities

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The Environment Agency has made 36-hour river level forecasts available online for two communities. ...

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Ruling the Waves: How to fight flooding in the 21st Century

Ruling the Waves: How to fight flooding in the 21st Century

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Sir James Bevan laid out his thoughts on the future of flood protection during his keynote speech on the opening day of the Flood & Coast 2018 confere...

Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years

Environment Agency says that a different approach is needed to tackle flooding over next 50 years

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

The Environment Agency's Chief Executive Sir James Bevan has highlighted the need for a new approach in his keynote speech at the annual Flood and Coa...

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Meet mytholmroyd team constructing vital flood defences

Meet mytholmroyd team constructing vital flood defences

Monday, 19 March 2018

A chance for members of the Calderdale community to take part in a construction open day...

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Anglers reminded close season runs from 15 March to 15 June

Anglers reminded close season runs from 15 March to 15 June

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The Environment Agency reminds anglers the close season runs 15 March - 15 June...

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Military grade underwater cameras working to end illegal fishing for eels in the Fens

Military grade underwater cameras working to end illegal fishing for eels in the Fens

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Environment Agency fisheries enforcement staff are using new underwater sonar technology to tackle illegal fishing for eels in the Fens....

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Scrapyard permit dodger claims end of life vehicles were for resale

Scrapyard permit dodger claims end of life vehicles were for resale

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Max Newbery claimed all vehicles brought to his Barley Villas Yard site in Exeter were intended for sale and blamed child vandals for their poor condi...

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20 years after the Northamptonshire Easter floods

20 years after the Northamptonshire Easter floods

Tuesday, 13 March 2018

As the anniversary of Easter floods approach the Environment Agency issue a reminder to sign up for flood warnings...

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Work starts on multi million pound North East flood scheme

Work starts on multi million pound North East flood scheme

Friday, 09 March 2018

The Environment Agency, South Tyneside Council and Tyne Rivers Trust are working together to reduce flood risk and create environmental benefits. ...

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Holmwood drilling site consultation extended and new date for drop in event

Holmwood drilling site consultation extended and new date for drop in event

Wednesday, 07 March 2018

Re-scheduled public drop-in for Holmwood residents to find out more about the Environment Agency's role....

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Sandwell Valley Park remains open during construction works

Sandwell Valley Park remains open during construction works

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Visitors to Sandwell Valley Park are being advised of ongoing access work and tree felling preparations for Phase 2 of the Perry Barr and Witton Flood...

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Find out about the latest plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Find out about the latest plans to reduce flood risk in Otley

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Otley residents and businesses are being invited to come along to hear about the latest on flood risk reduction plans at a drop-in event on Tuesday 13...

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Worksop  waste company fined £15,000 for operating illegally

Worksop waste company fined £15,000 for operating illegally

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

Yorkshire Waste Services Ltd failed to remove the waste within 21 days after being served with an enforcement notice...

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Environment Agency begins work on £5million Isle of Wight Flood Scheme

Environment Agency begins work on £5million Isle of Wight Flood Scheme

Thursday, 01 March 2018

More than 300 local properties in Ryde will be better protected from flooding...

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What is the point of investing in an energy efficient building that could be washed away in a flood?

What is the point of investing in an energy efficient building that could be washed away in a flood?

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency, delivers a speech to the Sustainability First conference: hearing the public interest voice in ener...

Environment Agency unveils new fishing licence images

Environment Agency unveils new fishing licence images

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Environment Agency has unveiled new fishing licence images...

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Planting the seeds for a flood resilient future

Planting the seeds for a flood resilient future

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

The Environment Agency has been working with Northumbrian Water to make a North East school better prepared for flooding. ...

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Water quality returns to ‘safe’ following Heanor chemical spill

Water quality returns to ‘safe’ following Heanor chemical spill

Monday, 26 February 2018

Following the liquid cyanide pollution 2 weeks ago the Environment Agency have now declared the water safe....

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‘Flood and Coast’ conference to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management

‘Flood and Coast’ conference to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management

Friday, 23 February 2018

Planning for climate change, building resilience and the role of natural flood management will be amongst the vast array of subjects being discussed a...

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Peatlands to be restored in the North West

Peatlands to be restored in the North West

Friday, 23 February 2018

Environment Agency secures £160,000 to restore peatlands across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire ...

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What you should really be worrying about: climate change

What you should really be worrying about: climate change

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency delivers a speech at Carbon Trust Low Carbon Cities Conference...

Exeter flood defence scheme

Exeter flood defence scheme

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Essential construction to begin on Station Road in April 2018....

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South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee has two vacancies

South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee has two vacancies

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Covering Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the committee needs two members to represent farming and business....

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‘Far too many serious pollution incidents’ says Environment Agency water quality report

‘Far too many serious pollution incidents’ says Environment Agency water quality report

Monday, 19 February 2018

Environment Agency publishes State of the Environment: Water Quality report...

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