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Speech
In praise of red tape: getting regulation right
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, gives a speech at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on environmental regulation.
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Coronavirus: Environment Agency update
The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Press release
Business as usual won't tackle the challenges we face, warns Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has launched its 5 year plan for reaching a greener, healthier future.
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Views sought on Sizewell C nuclear power station permits
Operational permits are being sought for disposal and discharge of radioactive waste, operation of standby power supply systems, and discharges of cooling water and liquid effluent.
Press release
Stay safe around rivers: warning as lockdown eased and temperatures soar
The Environment Agency is urging the public to stay vigilant to hazards in and around waterways
Press release
Preserving our water resources in a changing climate – industry and government tackle threat to future water supplies
The Environment Agency and partners from across the water industry set out how the action we need to take to meet our future water needs.
Latest from the Environment Agency
- RG9 3NZ, Taylor Wimpey PLC: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/QB3296AA/A001
- BH23 6AX, H. H. & D. E. Drew Limited: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/SB3191VU/A001
- TN12 6ND, Mr Peter Irvine: environmental permit application advertisement- EPR/SB3495WD/A001
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- Water resources planning guideline: proposed update
- Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 22
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- Environment Agency's planning consultation response timeliness
- Flood and coastal erosion risk management annual report
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General enquiries
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
United Kingdom
Telephone
03708 506 506
Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm GMT)
+44 (0) 114 282 5312
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Due to the current health emergency we have reduced the times our phone lines are open. This is under review and we hope to be able to extend them soon. If possible please contact us by email at enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.
The impact of COVID-19 on our teams means you may experience some delays in responses as most of our staff will be working from home. We are currently unable to deal with post sent to our offices in the usual way.
Environment incident hotline
Telephone (24 hour service)
0800 80 70 60
Floodline
Telephone (24 hour service)
0345 988 1188
Type talk (for the hard of hearing)
0345 602 6340
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03708 506 506
If you suspect or know that someone is committing fraud or other malpractice against the Environment Agency, contact us in confidence. We will seek to prosecute where appropriate and recover lost funds.
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