Parliamentary Committee to explore whether Government’s £2.65bn investment in flood defences is prioritised to right projects
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee will hold an evidence session on 12th February next week to explore whether the Government’s £2.65 billion investment in flood defences is being prioritised to the right projects.
Government announces record £2.65 billion investment in flood defences over next two years
As part of the Plan for Change, the Government is committing to a record two-year investment of £2.65 billion with 52,000 properties set to benefit from new defences by March 2026.
Natural Resources Wales announces major progress in development of Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme
Plans to reduce tidal flooding in the Strand area of Cardigan, West Wales, have reached a significant milestone with the appointment of specialist consultancy firm Binnies to drive the Detailed Design Phase of the Cardigan Tidal Flood Scheme.
Dumfries and Galloway Council progresses to next stage of £37 million Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme
Dumfries and Galloway Council has progressed to the next stage of developing the proposed £37 million Whitesands Project Flood Protection Scheme to provide both flood protection and regeneration for the Whitesands area of Dumfries.
Environment Agency starts shingle replenishment work to reduce Lancing coastal flood risk
The Environment Agency has started shingle replenishment work on the beach between Shoreham and Lancing to help reduce the risk of coastal flooding - the essential maintenance is needed following winter storms.
Floods Minister and Environment Agency hold further meeting to bolster flood response and recovery
Floods Minister Emma Hardy has held a further meeting this week with Environment Agency Chief Executive Philip Duffy to discuss the nation’s response to the recent flooding events.
Bristol City Council to hold virtual supplier event for proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme
Bristol City Council is inviting interested suppliers to register for a virtual supplier event it is holding on 15th January for the proposed £293 million Bristol Avon Flood Strategy scheme.
Extreme weather - Environment Agency warns over ongoing flood risk as major incident declared in Leicestershire and Rutland
The Environment Agency (EA) is continuing to urge caution following the ongoing extreme weather - a major incident has been declared in Leicestershire and Rutland, due to severe flooding.
Flooding ushers in New Year with major incident declared in Greater Manchester
Serious flooding after heavy rain and strong winds has ushered in the New Year in North West England, with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) declaring a major incident over widespread flooding. Bolton, Stockport and Wigan were among the worst-affected areas.
Major new EA report warns around one in four properties at flood risk by 2050
The Environment Agency has today published a major update to national flood and coastal erosion risk assessment showing 6.3 million properties across England are in areas at risk of flooding from one or a combination of rivers, the sea and surface water.
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Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
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