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The Environment Agency is designing a new flood risk management scheme for a residential area of Worcester to protect homes from flooding.
A flood hub has reopened to the community in York to help update residents on progress of flood defence work in the city.
Work to create creeks to the northern end of the Lower Otter Restoration Project site is now largely complete.
A major river route in York city centre has reopened following the completion of flood defence works by the Environment Agency.
Essential maintenance to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Skerne through Darlington town centre in the North East has started this week.
The Environment Agency has been trialling a new piece of equipment in Essex to help reduce flood risk to homes and businesses.
The flood warning sirens have sounded as part of a test to ensure they are working effectively and to help communities be prepared for flooding this winter.
The Environment Agency has completed work on the Leominster flood risk management scheme which will help to protect hundreds of homes from the devastating impact of flooding.
The Environment Agency was joined by East Devon District Council and local volunteers to test the procedure for closing the flood gates.
Medmerry managed realignment project successfully pilots the IUCN's new Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
New upgraded flood maps for all reservoirs in England provide a more accurate picture of flood risk
The Boston Barrier is scheduled to close on 7 November in response to forecast high tides, the Environment Agency has announced.
Successful first trial run of unique temporary flood barrier across Newhaven railway.
The Calderdale Flood Action Plan is five years old this month and to acknowledge this important milestone, the Environment Agency, Calderdale Council and its partners are reflecting on key successes since 2016.
Community group hailed as best practice example of using Natural Flood Management techniques to reduce flood risk.
The Environment Agency in the North West is preparing for winter with a series of training exercises to make sure they are ready to respond to flood incidents
The UK has announced more than £55m of support to help Pakistan tackle climate change as part of the COP26 global climate change summit this week.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Flood warnings and alerts are in place in large parts of the north, southwest and southern England
Businesses, charities, local authorities and general public among those encouraged to have their say on draft plans to improve England’s rivers and for managing flood risks
Barrier being closed to protect London from a high tide as a result of low pressure and northerly winds coinciding with spring tides
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