Speech by Jo Nettleton, Chief Scientist, Environment Agency, 7 September, Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum

A Darlington man has been given a two-year community order to incorporate 20 rehabilitation activity days and 300 hours unpaid work after magistrates in Middlesbrough sentenced him for serious waste offences.

Next phase of Lower Otter Restoration Project begins at the south of the site this month, with a series of access improvements to take place over the autumn.

22 projects receiving funding through the new scheme

The Environment Agency is looking for three new independent members to join a committee that plays a vital part in shaping local flood and coastal management plans across Yorkshire.