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Second phase of £21m Clifton Ings Flood Alleviation scheme to better protect 135 homes in York area from flooding is underway.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Since 1998 we have seen six of the ten wettest years on record.
The Environment Agency is offering free workshops throughout flood action week to prepare communities across Yorkshire for flooding this winter.
Find out how best to prepare, act and survive in the event of a flood at this free exhibition running from Monday 24 to Saturday 29 October.
Advice in the new UK Forestry Standard Practice Guide includes how woodland creation and management can reduce flood risk.
The Environment Agency has announced proposals to increase fishing licence prices to provide vital funds to improve England's fisheries
The Environment Agency is to hold a further public ‘drop in’ community event in Bewdley to update residents on the proposed flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner.
Better flood defences that reduce the risk of flooding to more than 1,400 homes in Exmouth have been built.
Scheme will protect 18 homes and businesses in Severn Stoke from devastation of flooding.
Join the discussion on climate change resilience, socio-economics and adapting to changing coastlines by registering for PACCo’s 2 informative webinars.
Views sought on updated plans to boost flood resilience in face of climate change.
An Environment Agency flood scheme, which will better protect more than 509 homes and businesses from flooding this winter, is officially complete.
Name of Matlock’s latest landmark - a huge 800-tonne crane - unveiled at naming ceremony on Wednesday 28 September.
Next phase of Lower Otter Restoration Project begins at the south of the site this month, with a series of access improvements to take place over the autumn.
The Environment Agency is looking for three new independent members to join a committee that plays a vital part in shaping local flood and coastal management plans across Yorkshire.
A colony of water voles moved from Salisbury to Ringwood has just had a population boom with 50 new males and females moving in to make the population viable.
Essential work to repair Sutton Harbour lock gates for mid-September 2022 to April 2023 will be rescheduled following feedback from engagement meetings.
New homes will be better protected from flooding following changes to planning guidance.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A huge 800-tonne crane is now in situ near Matlock Bridge to help the Environment Agency reinstate the town’s flood defences.
Works are expected to last approximately 8 weeks and will help reduce the risk of flooding to the local area once completed.
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