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The permit variation will change the types of waste allowed to be incinerated on site.
The Environment Agency has completed a £1 million coastal flood defence project at Minehead seafront.
The new defences (an investment of over £55m) are part of a scheme which, when complete, will reduce flood risk for thousands of local homes and businesses.
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier won the Digital Excellence award at the Flood & Coast Excellence Awards 2026, recognising design partner AtkinsRéalis’ standout digital design work.
Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps
Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall.
A draft strategy has been published to manage climate change impacts along 15km coastline between Hurst Spit and Lymington.
Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience
Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years
Around 300,000 cubic metres of sand helps to reduce risk of flooding for 20,000 homes and businesses, 24,500 static caravans and 35,000 hectares of land.
Cornish Lithium plans to produce lithium at a former china clay pit in Cornwall.
Decision follows extensive review and two rounds of public consultation. Rigorous assessments in place to protect the environment and health
The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026.
The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a recycling company for attempting to illegally export plastics contaminated with household waste.
The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill.
New watchlist outlines 117 known waste sites across England causing concern for local communities
Family farm business charged over two pollution incidents in Devon and Somerset with nearly £20,000 paid out in total .
The Environment Agency has raised the height of Stockbridge Road near Timsbury and added a permanent, demountable defence where weed cuttings are caught.
Arrest demonstrates Environment Agency's commitment to delivering its 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime
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