26 Mar 2020
26 Mar 2020
An uplifting story of the fish rescued after the floods
After the Floods: A Fish Rescue in Action! Angling Trust Ever wondered what happens when fish get stranded by floods and have to be rescued? John Cheyne found out for himself recently, as he joined Environment Agency staff on the River Severn to witness the important work they do, along with some surprising catches. It […]
18 Mar 2020
Anglian Water – Net Zero & Climate Change Adaptation – Report & Consultation
Anglian Water ‘Our region – low lying, with a long coastline and low rainfall – is particularly susceptible to climate change. Water resources are already scarce, and rising temperatures will reduce them further, with the threat of more frequent droughts. Yet at the same time, rising sea levels and more intense rainfall will also lead […]
18 Mar 2020
The National Framework for Water Resources launched – Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has launched a long-term plan for meeting the challenges our water supplies are likely to face as a result of climate change and population growth. The National Framework for Water Resources, launched today, brings together industry, regulators and government to transform the way we use and look after our water supplies. The framework […]
18 Mar 2020
Coronavirus and Water: Portsmouth Water sets out its position
Water companies, staff and business continuity What is Portsmouth Water doing to minimise the impact of COVID-19? ‘We are continuously monitoring the Government’s updates and guidance regarding COVID-19 and are also taking precautionary steps to protect the health of our workforce: We have shared with our employees the preventative measures they need to take as […]
18 Mar 2020
Building on Flood plains: Minister announces a review
Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Hansard ‘I would like to make a statement expanding on the housing measures set out in yesterday’s Budget. I have deposited a document in the Library setting out our vision for the future of the planning system. A new planning Bill announced … a […]
18 Mar 2020
Natural Flood Management – How much can it help nationally? Horritt Consulting
Natural Flood Management – how much can it help nationally? Floods in the winter of 2019-20 sparked a lot of discussion on whether our focus in managing risk should shift from traditional defences to embrace natural flood management – using techniques to improve soil properties, slow the flow of water in catchments, leaky dams etc […]
18 Mar 2020
Reservoir safety to be strengthened – Government respond to Toddbrook reservoir report
Toddbrook reservoir report published Read the report . Balmforth doesn’t pull his punches Exec Summary: final para ‘CRT have remained compliant with the legislation for the entire time they have had responsibility for the reservoir. The EA have not had to issue any enforcement notices. However, both CRT and the EA have stated that compliance […]