Measures to reduce harm from storm overflows to be made law

New legal duties on water companies and government will reduce sewage discharged into waterways.




Innovative projects to protect against flooding selected

Cutting-edge flood forecasting and natural flood management schemes trialled in 25 selected areas receiving a share of £150m to develop new flooding responses.




Hythe Ranges sea defence scheme virtual opening ceremony

Scheme will better protect 787 properties in the area




Boost for fish migration in Norfolk chalk stream

A specially designed fish pass is being installed in a Norfolk chalk stream, to enable fish to swim freely through the upper River Tiffey.




More than 250 trees planted as part of North East flood scheme

More than 250 trees are being planted in a Northumberland town to replace those lost during construction of a vital flood alleviation scheme.