The Environment Agency says that the Thames Valley is now “winter ready” for the increasing likelihood of severe weather causing disruption to homes, businesses and communities during the winter months.

Balfour Beatty is calling on the Government to bring forward ‘shovel ready’ schemes, including flood defence works, in its‘Small Scale, Big Impact: Infrastructure and Economic Regeneration’ paper published today.

The National Infrastructure Commission has begun the next phase of the UK’s first ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) - the call for evidence includes a  range of questions on water and wastewater, (drainage and sewerage) and flood risk management.

A a new report by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is warning that without significant investment to improve the resilience of cities around the world, climate change may push up to 77 million more urban residents into poverty by 2030.

Water resources and flooding are among a number of key issues highlighted in the National Needs Assessment (NNA) of UK infrastructure which is being launched today at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). 

UK Water, the body which represents all the UK water companies, has published a new report which highlights the need to ensure the nation’s sewerage systems are fit for purpose and looks at the added pressures itwill need to withstand in the future.

Concerns about funding for infrastructure, investment in research, and environmental regulation are among the issues raised by British Water members in the aftermath of the vote for the UK to leave the European Union.

Amey’s Consulting business has created a new super-team dedicated to data, analytics and technology in infrastructure. 

The Government's National Flood Resilience Review published today includes plans for improved rain and flood modelling, a £12.5 million increase in new temporary flood defences, greater protection to infrastructure and a call for water companies to strengthen flood resilience plans.

The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is today launching a Water Management Plan in the House of Commons setting out its strategy for water management, including flood reduction and water supply, up till 2040.