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After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter.
The third year of construction on an Environment Agency flood defence scheme has been completed, resulting in 2300 properties being better protected.
A new natural flood management scheme near Colchester, Essex is now completed, ready for winter.
A planning application has been submitted to repair, replace and extend flood defences in Walton-le-Dale.
The Environment Agency has made major maintenance upgrades to three flood storage reservoirs across the Somerset Levels and Moors.
Banned rubbish could have filled three Albert Halls. Confiscation order comes as Environment Agency closes 750 illegal waste sites in 12 months
EA warns of ongoing river flooding risk despite reduced weather warnings
The Gooseum Rhyne Reservoir project has won the ICE South West Collaboration Award 2025.
Environment Agency builds £5m scheme in Berkshire. More than 25 properties better protected from high flows in the Great Shefford Stream
The Environment Agency and Kent County Council partner with Hello Lamp Post to launch interactive signs raising awareness of Folkestone's flash flood risk.
The Environment Agency will carry out essential maintenance on Lymington's Toll Bridge Road floodgate this November.
In Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, more than 263,000 properties are at risk of flooding. Communities are warned not to be complacent despite dry weather.
The Environment Agency's £7m Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme will be put to the test in an exercise this weekend.
Green fingered tips to help improve flood resilience
People warned not to be complacent about risk of flooding, despite continuing drought conditions in Midlands
The Review, led by Professor Peter Bonfield, brought together leaders from across various sectors who all have an important role in improving the PFR uptake.
The property flood resilience programme has protected 120 homes across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, with another 70 receiving flood-resistant measures.
Construction has started on a £4m major restoration project that will return Greatham Beck to its traditional course after centuries of industrial changes.
As part of Flood Action Week, the East Midlands is urged to plan ahead this autumn to reduce the impact flooding may have on their homes and businesses.
The Environment Agency has completed vital repair works to the embankments along the River Mersey.
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