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Better regulation needed to protect environment and boost economy, says Environment Agency Chief Executive
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Sir James Bevan calls for better regulation to protect the environment as new report highlights the importance of environmental regulation in England.
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime celebrates its first anniversary of cracking down on criminals and gangs who commit serious and organised waste crime.
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, delivered a speech this morning at the Westminster Energy and Environment Forum.
68 projects to receive a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery
Coronavirus: Environment Agency update
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The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
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PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
United Kingdom
Telephone
03708 506 506
Telephone from outside the UK (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm GMT)
+44 (0) 114 282 5312
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
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.
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Telephone (24 hour service)
0800 80 70 60
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Telephone (24 hour service)
0345 988 1188
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0345 602 6340
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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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Throughout the pandemic we will be prioritising important and time critical work; post will not be routinely monitored during the pandemic. You should only use alternative contact details if you have been formally notified in writing by an Environment Agency legal representative. All other correspondence including complaints should be sent to enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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