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New safety films to benefit first time boaters on the Thames

New safety films to benefit first time boaters on the Thames

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Updated guidance for staying safe on the river ...

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Our Earth, Our Future: Reasons to be Cheerful

Our Earth, Our Future: Reasons to be Cheerful

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, University of Sussex, 27 March 2023...

Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife

Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The Environment Agency worked with the Norfolk River Trust, Norwich City Council and even horses to improve the River Yare around Norwich....

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Environmental permits issued for new nuclear power station at Sizewell C

Environmental permits issued for new nuclear power station at Sizewell C

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Environment Agency issues three new environmental permits to NNB Generation Company (Sizewell C) Limited for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell i...

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Sheffield waste site closed down by the Environment Agency

Sheffield waste site closed down by the Environment Agency

Friday, 24 March 2023

The Environment Agency has blocked access to a skips site in Sheffield to prevent it from accepting and managing waste....

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Landfill companies that caused misery for residents hit with fines

Landfill companies that caused misery for residents hit with fines

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Two companies that caused misery for residents when litter and smells escaped from Blaydon Landfill in Gateshead have been sentenced....

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Local community invited to find out more about Yarm Flood Alleviation Scheme at upcoming drop in events

Local community invited to find out more about Yarm Flood Alleviation Scheme at upcoming drop in events

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Updates on a project to better protect homes and businesses from flooding will be on show at Yarm Library, Yarm High Street, Monday 27 March from 11am...

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EA Chair speech on ways to better manage water supply

EA Chair speech on ways to better manage water supply

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell delivered a speech on ways to better manage water supply at a Worshipful Company of Water Conservators event in L...

Environment Agency installs £1m of flood protection measures to better protect properties in York

Environment Agency installs £1m of flood protection measures to better protect properties in York

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

The Environment Agency is installing £1million of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures to over 100 homes and businesses in York which are at risk ...

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Rehearsals underway for ground breaking theatre production in Middlesbrough

Rehearsals underway for ground breaking theatre production in Middlesbrough

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Residents of Middlesbrough are being encouraged to explore what item they would save during a flood as part of an interactive play...

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Yorkshire communities urged to sign up to new flood warning service

Yorkshire communities urged to sign up to new flood warning service

Friday, 17 March 2023

The Environment Agency has launched a new flood warning service this week for eight areas across Yorkshire – which will warn residents of any imminent...

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Close season for coarse fishing begins in time for first day of Spring

Close season for coarse fishing begins in time for first day of Spring

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Environment Agency announces annual close season for coarse fish...

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Cambridge firm pays £30k after breaching packaging regulations

Cambridge firm pays £30k after breaching packaging regulations

Friday, 10 March 2023

A company has made a financial contribution of £30,090.08 to the Woodland Trust after they failed to comply with packaging waste regulations....

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Salute inspiring Hampshire pair on International Women’s Day

Salute inspiring Hampshire pair on International Women’s Day

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Breaking gender bias: Environment Agency has more diverse workforce bringing greater benefit to the environment - women increasingly taking up manual ...

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Boost for wildlife charity as Huddersfield home furnishings business makes amends for environmental offence

Boost for wildlife charity as Huddersfield home furnishings business makes amends for environmental offence

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

A Huddersfield based home furnishings company has offered to pay £17,000 to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust after failing to comply with packaging waste regu...

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Have your say on Tadcaster flood defence proposals

Have your say on Tadcaster flood defence proposals

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

The Environment Agency is calling for Tadcaster residents and business owners to have their say on plans for a new flood alleviation scheme for the to...

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Lower Otter Restoration Project gives flood free access to local community

Lower Otter Restoration Project gives flood free access to local community

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

New South Farm Road and road bridge is open for use....

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Interactive preventing plastic pollution signs go live in Plymouth

Interactive preventing plastic pollution signs go live in Plymouth

Thursday, 02 March 2023

The Environment Agency is on a mission to tackle plastic pollution with the launch of interactive 'Source to Sea' posters across Plymouth....

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Choppy waters for Thames river boat owner

Choppy waters for Thames river boat owner

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

Hefty fine issued for failure to register Abingdon vessel...

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Environment Agency launches new Flood Warning Services

Environment Agency launches new Flood Warning Services

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

More home owners in the East Midlands will receive warnings of the risk of flooding....

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Thames Water fined £2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution

Thames Water fined £2m for “foreseeable and avoidable” pollution

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Oxfordshire water contamination "reckless failure" - judge...

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How To Get An Organisation To Net Zero: News You Can Use

How To Get An Organisation To Net Zero: News You Can Use

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Sir James Bevan addresses business leaders at Chapter Zero, sharing more lessons and insight to help organisations progress toward Net Zero. ...

New kit as Jubilee flood relief channel approaches 21st year

New kit as Jubilee flood relief channel approaches 21st year

Monday, 27 February 2023

Channel helps protect 3,200 properties in Maidenhead, Windsor, Eton and Cookham should the River Thames flood...

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Great Yeldham and Braintree to receive new flood warning service

Great Yeldham and Braintree to receive new flood warning service

Thursday, 23 February 2023

The Environment Agency has launched 2 new flood warning services area in Essex: 1 in Great Yeldham and an extended service in Braintree. ...

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More facts not assertions needed on water, says EA Chief Executive

More facts not assertions needed on water, says EA Chief Executive

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Chief Executive....

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Reflections on water: the good, the bad and the future

Reflections on water: the good, the bad and the future

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Environment Agency Chief Executive....

Shingle moved to improve flood protection in East Sussex

Shingle moved to improve flood protection in East Sussex

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Sea defence protects 459 properties in Newhaven and Seaford - second phase of beach recycling underway....

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Three anglers land penalties of over £600 for fishing without a licence

Three anglers land penalties of over £600 for fishing without a licence

Monday, 20 February 2023

Fisheries enforcement officers clamp down on illegal angling to protect fish stocks and make fishing sustainable....

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Two Solihull companies make charity payments for their recycling failure

Two Solihull companies make charity payments for their recycling failure

Friday, 17 February 2023

Enforcement Undertaking accepted to address breaches of environmental legislation? ...

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Thousands of trees to be planted at flood defence project in East Hull

Thousands of trees to be planted at flood defence project in East Hull

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Seven hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow to be created as part of a large ‘aquagreen’ project that will store floodwater and reduce flood r...

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