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The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England. It focuses on flood risk management, pollution control, water resources, and conservation to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset...
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd, following a public consultation on the Agency’s ‘minded to’ de...
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
The public is urged to remain vigilant...
Monday, 16 February 2026
High Court backs Environment Agency over illegal boats...
Friday, 13 February 2026
Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution including five new teams for the Anglian area....
Friday, 13 February 2026
Largest ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution includes seven new teams for the South East...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023...
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
999 call sees 2 held, and lorry and devices seized. Latest arrests in Environment Agency purge on illegal waste ...
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency has found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident. ...
Friday, 06 February 2026
Multi-agency operation into suspected illegal waste dumping in Liverpool results in arrest and vehicle seizure....
Friday, 06 February 2026
Two people were arrested on 5 February 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation....
Friday, 06 February 2026
The Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities...
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Court order blocks access to land near Skipton to prevent dumping of illegal waste....
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Environment Agency shuts down illegal waste site at Power Station Road in Minster, Isle of Sheppey. Access blocked to prevent further waste entering t...
Thursday, 05 February 2026
Roger and Angela Smith were found guilty of unpermitted storage and disposal of waste and now must repay £600,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act....
Tuesday, 03 February 2026
A further arrest made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit....
Friday, 30 January 2026
Two men arrested as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit....
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
New Coastal Adaptation Pilots to help England's most at-risk coastal areas prepare for climate change....
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Two men were arrested on 20 January 2026 as part of an ongoing Environment Agency investigation....
Monday, 19 January 2026
A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018....
Friday, 16 January 2026
The Environment Agency will refurbish the mitigation pipe at Widewater Lagoon near Lancing in early 2026. ...
Friday, 16 January 2026
The Environment Agency has launched a consultation on a draft permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornwall....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Thomas Hodkinson struck an officer with a broken fishing rod. Prosecution is a warning that threatening and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated....
Thursday, 15 January 2026
A more streamlined tidal barrier structure will cut costs and construction complexity and provide the same level of protection for 12,800 homes and bu...
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months...
Monday, 12 January 2026
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 ...
Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. ...
Monday, 05 January 2026
'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemption...
Monday, 22 December 2025
Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear t...