Planners give green light to Otter Valley project

A project to help a river valley adapt to climate change and create an internationally important wildlife reserve now has planning permission.




Improvements to Ironbridge flood defences reduce risk of flooding

Improvements make the World Heritage Site in Shropshire even more resilient to flooding




River levels remain exceptionally high across England

The Environment Agency is urging people to sign up to flood warnings and to check the latest safety advice as the risk of flooding in many areas continues.




North East households urged not to become ‘accidental’ waste criminals this Christmas

Residents and social media users in the North East that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency.




Public consultation begins on £3.3 million plans to reduce flood risk to 221 properties in Penketh and Whittle Brooks

The Environment Agency is encouraging residents to share their views on proposals for a £3.3m flood risk management scheme in Penketh and Whittle Brooks in Warrington.