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All clear for Derby Waste site

All clear for Derby Waste site

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

A Derby waste site that was the source of fly problems in the city has now been cleared and the enforcement notices have been met....

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£36.5 million flood scheme begins in Hull

£36.5 million flood scheme begins in Hull

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Repairs to defences will provide ongoing protection to 63,000 properties...

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Skinningrove flood recovery work starts

Skinningrove flood recovery work starts

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Work has started in the village of Skinningrove as part of the Environment Agency’s multi-million pound flood recovery programme. ...

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Significant step forward for Boston Barrier flood defence scheme

Significant step forward for Boston Barrier flood defence scheme

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

The Secretary of State will be asked to grant powers to construct and operate the Boston Barrier today....

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River blockages cleared after winter flooding

River blockages cleared after winter flooding

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Removing shoals from the Aire and Worth to reduce flood risk...

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Summer crackdown on illegal fishing

Summer crackdown on illegal fishing

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Environment Agency Fisheries Enforcement Officers deal with 18 people for offences in the North East ...

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Mytholmroyd residents invited to learn about flood scheme design

Mytholmroyd residents invited to learn about flood scheme design

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Working flood model demonstrates flood protection measures...

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Annual flood siren testing planned in Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Annual flood siren testing planned in Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Annual testing of the Environment Agency’s flood sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes will be carried out next week. ...

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Dart Energy applies for environmental permit for Tinker Lane site

Dart Energy applies for environmental permit for Tinker Lane site

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Public consultation open until 28 September 2016...

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Flood advice at Hebden Bridge’s Watermark Centre

Flood advice at Hebden Bridge’s Watermark Centre

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Find out about the Environment Agency's flood recovery and flood alleviation plans...

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Westleigh flood risk management scheme well under way

Westleigh flood risk management scheme well under way

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

As part of the Environment Agency’s work to reduce flood risk, construction is well underway on Westleigh Brook....

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Flood repairs to Worsley Brook Culvert continues with installation of concrete sections

Flood repairs to Worsley Brook Culvert continues with installation of concrete sections

Wednesday, 10 August 2016

Work to repair underground culverts in Salford is progressing well. ...

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Young anglers benefit from improved access

Young anglers benefit from improved access

Tuesday, 09 August 2016

More people have been able to enjoy river fishing for the first time thanks to a joint partnership project to enhance access. ...

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Stockton flood alleviation scheme progresses

Stockton flood alleviation scheme progresses

Wednesday, 03 August 2016

Environment Agency continues work to reduce the risk of flooding from Lustrum Beck ...

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Dredging planned for a section of the River Freshney

Dredging planned for a section of the River Freshney

Monday, 01 August 2016

Plans to dredge a section of the River Freshney have been announced by the Environment Agency after research revealed new information about the amount...

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Rathlin is granted permits for exploratory drilling site in East Yorkshire

Rathlin is granted permits for exploratory drilling site in East Yorkshire

Monday, 01 August 2016

Permits set out conditions to ensure the environment is protected...

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Flood repairs start in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Flood repairs start in Haydon Bridge, Northumberland

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Environment Agency is due to start work to restore flood defences which were damaged during December's storms. ...

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Help sought to find source of Derwent Pollution

Help sought to find source of Derwent Pollution

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

The Environment Agency has issued an appeal for information following the oil pollution in the River Derwent yesterday....

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Flood recovery roadshow for Leeds

Flood recovery roadshow for Leeds

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

Incident command vehicle to visit communities...

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Stay safe this summer in and around the Thames Environment Agency warns

Stay safe this summer in and around the Thames Environment Agency warns

Thursday, 21 July 2016

School’s out for summer and there is no better time to enjoy the beauty of the River Thames than over the holidays – where you can have fun, get close...

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Essential maintenance work on Abbey Mill Sluice to start soon

Essential maintenance work on Abbey Mill Sluice to start soon

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

The Environment Agency will be holding a public drop-in session for Tewkesbury residents on Tuesday 26 July 2016....

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Selly Park North and South flood drop in events

Selly Park North and South flood drop in events

Monday, 18 July 2016

The Environment Agency is inviting local residents and businesses to attend drop-in events to discuss the recent flooding in the Selly Park area....

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Flood recovery roadshow for Bradford

Flood recovery roadshow for Bradford

Friday, 15 July 2016

The Environment Agency will be out and about in flood hit areas of Bradford next week as part of an ongoing flood recovery programme. ...

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Flood committee sets out £24million spending

Flood committee sets out £24million spending

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee sets out commitment to protect homes and businesses in the North East ...

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Recovery continues in Yorkshire six months on from floods

Recovery continues in Yorkshire six months on from floods

Monday, 11 July 2016

The Environment Agency is embarking on a significant programme of repairs to flood defences damaged by flooding. ...

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Drop in meeting for new plans for the Welwick to Skeffling habitat creation project

Drop in meeting for new plans for the Welwick to Skeffling habitat creation project

Monday, 11 July 2016

Come and discuss the plans and ask any questions...

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Preferred bidder for Lydney Harbour announced

Preferred bidder for Lydney Harbour announced

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Following a lengthy selection process the Environment Agency has identified a preferred bidder to become the new custodian of Lydney Harbour...

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Public drop in for residents at risk of flooding in Cinderford

Public drop in for residents at risk of flooding in Cinderford

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

The Environment Agency is holding a public drop in session on Thursday 14 July at Steam Mills Primary School, Cinderford, Gloucestershire....

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'Raw' laser data can build better city models

'Raw' laser data can build better city models

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

The Environment Agency is releasing 175,000 square kilometres of ‘raw’ laser mapping data that can help to make realistic models of cities....

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Work to start on second phase of £32 million Exeter flood defence scheme

Work to start on second phase of £32 million Exeter flood defence scheme

Tuesday, 05 July 2016

Phase 2 of Exeter’s multi-million pound scheme to reduce flood risk to 3,200 homes and businesses gets underway next week. ...

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