Environment Agency starts work on Westonzoyland defence scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work this week on a permanent flood defence scheme for Westonzoyland in Somerset.
Environment Agency consults on draft flood risk management plans
The Environment Agency has launched a new consultation on draft flood risk management plans for England and Wales.
Lib Dems call for more flood defence spend and greater use of SUDS in UK
Delegates at the Liberal Democrat party conference have voted to greatly increase spending on flood defences in the UK, together with inceasing the uptake of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
Welsh homes out of pocket by UK Government flood protection scheme, says Minister
Carl Sargeant, Natural Resources Minister in the Welsh Assembly has called on the UK Government to amend the draft regulations for its flood protection scheme so that Welsh homeowners aren’t left out of pocket.
EU projects protect coastal communities from flooding
Two EU-funded projects are keeping people and their homes safe with the creation of an early warning system for coastal storms, and a system to help local authorities, builders and developers plan ahead.
New York State to get $1.9 billion in storm resilience funding
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that New York State expects to receive $1.915 billion in storm resiliency funding from the federal government.
Environment Agency reports on flood and coastal erosion risk progress in England
The Environment Agency has published a summary report showing the progress made towards achieving flood and coastal erosion risk management outcome measures in England for the period January 2014 to March 2014 - including whole life cost benefits of £4,445M against whole life costs of £368M.
Environment Agency starts work on first phase of Leicester flood risk scheme
The Environment Agency is starting work on part of the first phase of Leicester’s flood risk management scheme - the first in a series of green infrastructure and conveyance improvements along the River Soar.
Environment Agency sets out plans for £100m+ Oxford flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Agency has set out the latest plans for the proposed £100 million-plus Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme.
Surface water flooding - Defra launches new SuDS consultation
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new consultation setting out its plans to change the current planning system to increase sustainable drainage systems in England.
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Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality. -
Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
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