We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
100,000 more properties across the country are now better protected from flooding thanks to the 350 new flood schemes that have been built since April 2015.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A new £5.2 million flood scheme that reduces risk to more than 270 properties in Rugeley and will help regenerate the town centre has been opened
VIPs, including the Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan, attended an open day to see the latest work on the flood defence scheme, which will significantly reduce the risk of flooding for 2,000 homes and busine…
The Environment Agency held a competition with schools to design a new logo for flood wardens right across the region.
Public announcement of plans by Medway Flood Partnership to cut risk of flooding to properties in River Medway catchment area
Plans for the £100 million flood defence have been approved by the Secretary of State Michael Gove and HM Treasury
Over 300 properties are being urged to sign up to receive flood warnings following an update to the flood warning system in West Yorkshire.
After heavy rainfall led to Flood Alerts across the north east last week, the Environment Agency is clearing debris from rivers in the region.
People living in Mytholmroyd are being consulted over which one of 2 finishes they would prefer for a flood defence wall being built in the Calderdale village.
Flood prevention experts will join forces with firefighters for an action-packed training exercise in Salisbury next week (Tuesday 5 December).
The Environment Agency has developed deployment plans for temporary barriers in two new communities in the north east.
The Environment Agency provides a new free service at Gov.UK to provide people in the Calder Valley with river forecasts to help them manage their flood risks.
On Thursday 16 November 2017, Bewdley flood defences were tested by the Environment Agency in partnership with a number of local partners.
The Environment Agency is delighted to announce the completion of its work on the west bank of the River Ouse as part of a major flood defence scheme.
A flood scheme which will reduce flood risk to more than 140 properties in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, has been officially launched today (10 November 2017).
Environment Agency's 100-year strategy for flood protection in Swale and Medway Estuary area shared online and at open days for public scrutiny and comment.
New technology and kit being put to the test in flood exercise
The Environment Agency and partners will be running a flood defence exercise at Millside Court, Bewdley on Thursday 16 November 2017.
Tidal flood barrier gate arrives in Ipswich after crossing the North Sea
Defra and the Environment Agency will be undertaking a review of multi-agency flood plans produced by local resilience forums.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).