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Spring coastal defence works are under way in Sussex, shifting shingle and installing £250,000 of timber to protect 3,000 homes through 2027.
£830m in funding for flood schemes for 2026/27 to improve protection for tens of thousands of homes and businesses – part of record investment of at least £10.5 billion between 2024-2036
The Environment Agency has replaced a culvert and added a playground to Mousehole School in Cornwall.
The £1 million project has been announced to protect Minehead, Somerset from coastal flooding.
Flooding on the B1127 between Wrentham and Southwold is set to reduce thanks to a new drainage system installed by Natural England in the Easton Valley.
The Environment Agency has delivered a flood risk management scheme on Sandon Road, Stafford, giving residents better flood resilience after years of flooding.
New guidance is available to help communities with local flood risk management.
These will support Dorset and Wiltshire residents coping with groundwater flooding and promote the response and recovery to flooding in Somerset.
The public is urged to remain vigilant
Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset
Emma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response.
Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England.
The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.
Funding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.
New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change.
Positive feedback leads to long-term commitment to the Rapid Flood Guidance service.
A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and businesses.
Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration
'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025.
Chair appointments for Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
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