Burton flood defence project opens new concourse for public

A new concourse near the library in Burton has been opened for public use by the Environment Agency as part of the town’s £30 million flood defence project.




Permit granted for next stage in Hoveton Great Broad restoration

The Environment Agency has granted a permit to place fish barriers across the entrances to Hoveton Great Broad in Norfolk as part of a restoration project.




Enforcement officers target illegal waste site in Crowland

A Cambridgeshire illegal waste site the size of a football pitch has been swooped on by the Environment Agency as part of work to shut it down for good.




Work starts on vital Teesside flood scheme

Construction begins on multi-million pound flood scheme in Middlesbrough that will provide improved protection to 485 homes.




Fortnum Carlisle Ltd applies for environmental permit for Carlisle waste incinerator

Public consultation period is launched