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New figures reveal junior fishing licences increase 25%

New figures reveal junior fishing licences increase 25%

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Sales of junior fishing licences across England and Wales, have increased by 25.7% from 2016/17...

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Landowners warned to be vigilant of fraudsters

Landowners warned to be vigilant of fraudsters

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Environment Agency issues warning to prevent landowners becoming a victim at the hands of waste criminals....

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East Malling flood warden and community volunteer demonstration day

East Malling flood warden and community volunteer demonstration day

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

The Environment Agency and the Kent Resilience Forum are holding a flood warden and community volunteer demonstration day in East Malling....

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Invite to Bedford energy from waste drop in

Invite to Bedford energy from waste drop in

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

An opportunity to comment and to find out the Environment Agency's role in the proposal. ...

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Rapid multi agency response to Derbyshire cooking oil spill

Rapid multi agency response to Derbyshire cooking oil spill

Monday, 11 September 2017

Environment Agency cooks up rapid response with Fire and Rescue following cooking oil spill in Derbyshire...

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Angling championship aids Tees research

Angling championship aids Tees research

Friday, 08 September 2017

Contest survey provides valuable data for fisheries management...

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Environment Agency carry out water quality tests on Clacton beach

Environment Agency carry out water quality tests on Clacton beach

Friday, 08 September 2017

Works to improve water quality are being carried out at bathing waters across the area, including some additional sampling at Clacton....

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Environment Agency’s work helps canoeists navigate River Stour

Environment Agency’s work helps canoeists navigate River Stour

Friday, 08 September 2017

Environment Agency officers have been working hard this summer to clear a key river route of debris and help restore infrastructure....

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New and revised permits for Horse Hill oil and gas site

New and revised permits for Horse Hill oil and gas site

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

The Environment Agency has issued a variation and new permit for Horse Hill Developments Ltd, for use on their site near Gatwick Airport in Surrey....

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Visitors and wildlife to benefit from East Farleigh lock improvements

Visitors and wildlife to benefit from East Farleigh lock improvements

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

River Medway users and wildlife have been boosted by the completion of a £3.6 million project to refurbish East Farleigh lock. ...

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Powick weir public drop in event

Powick weir public drop in event

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

Environment Agency is holding a public drop-in to update interested parties about changes to Powick weir....

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Poultry farm permit application drop in session

Poultry farm permit application drop in session

Monday, 04 September 2017

Environment Agency session for locals to find out about an environmental permit application submitted by A&C Poultry Farm, Worcestershire....

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Helping north east communities be flood resilient

Helping north east communities be flood resilient

Friday, 01 September 2017

Four new engagement officers have started work with the Environment Agency and will work with local communities....

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Environment Agency trials use of body cameras

Environment Agency trials use of body cameras

Tuesday, 29 August 2017

Enforcement officers in the North East are wearing body worn cameras in the first trial of its kind within the organisation. ...

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Environment Agency to tackle decline in salmon population

Environment Agency to tackle decline in salmon population

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Environment Agency launches initial consultation to tackle decline in salmon population...

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Residents to learn more about ancient villages lost at sea

Residents to learn more about ancient villages lost at sea

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Welwick event will discuss findings of excavation between Outstrays and Skeffling...

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Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme wins large project of the year at NEC Awards

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme wins large project of the year at NEC Awards

Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Multi-organisation project is recognised for its ‘one team’ ethos...

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Oil and gas regulators host public drop in event

Oil and gas regulators host public drop in event

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

Giving local people the chance to find out about agencies' roles...

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Warning for anglers after illegal cast net seized

Warning for anglers after illegal cast net seized

Monday, 21 August 2017

The Environment Agency is warning anglers that fishing with an illegal cast net could result in a hefty fine or even custodial sentence. ...

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Environment Agency tests flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Environment Agency tests flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Monday, 21 August 2017

Sirens will sound on Friday 25 August between 10am and 12pm...

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Flood committee sets out £22million of spending for coming year

Flood committee sets out £22million of spending for coming year

Monday, 21 August 2017

Northumbria Regional Flood and Coastal Committee launches it's business plan for 2017/18 to protect hundreds of homes across the north east....

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Happy Dace for north east fish surveys

Happy Dace for north east fish surveys

Monday, 21 August 2017

The Environment Agency joined forces with expert anglers to carry out fish surveys in the North Tyne. ...

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Councillors see plans for reducing flooding in Mytholmroyd

Councillors see plans for reducing flooding in Mytholmroyd

Friday, 18 August 2017

Local councillors see first-hand the £30million plans for reducing flooding in the village. ...

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Improved flood warning service now covers more properties

Improved flood warning service now covers more properties

Thursday, 17 August 2017

Four new communities near Meanwood Beck, Leeds, are now included...

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Enjoy our excellent bathing waters this summer

Enjoy our excellent bathing waters this summer

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

All 34 of the bathing waters in the North East have been classed as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, passing high standards for water quality....

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Environment Agency chair visits Grogley and Coverack

Environment Agency chair visits Grogley and Coverack

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

Emma Howard Boyd meets a staff member inspired to cycle by her visit and sees how Coverack has recovered since flash flooding in July....

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Exercise Ash will test water pumps on Somerset Levels

Exercise Ash will test water pumps on Somerset Levels

Friday, 11 August 2017

Extra pumps will be set up at Westover and Huish Episcopi pumping stations in a drill to test emergency readiness of engineers....

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Environmental impact assessment June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Environmental impact assessment June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Thursday, 10 August 2017

We have submitted our Environmental Scoping Report to local authorities who will be asked to provide a scoping opinion. ...

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Community resilience measures June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Community resilience measures June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Thursday, 10 August 2017

We have started initial assessments for Community Resilience Measures across the River Thames Scheme area....

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Archaeology surveys June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Archaeology surveys June 2017: River Thames Scheme

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Archaeological surveys will start in June 2017 and are expected to finish at the end of the year. Details of locations and survey techniques...

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