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09 Dec 2021

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Chalk streams https://environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2021/11/30/restoring-englands-great-barrier-reef By Charles Rangeley- Wilson, Chair of the Chalk Stream Restoration Group. On 15 October 2021, the Chalk Streams Restoration Group marked a major milestone on the journey to restore England’s chalk streams. The group was formed in 2020 to bring together many partners responsible for or interested in the future of these […]

02 Dec 2021

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Consultation description – Commonly littered items ‘The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) wants to gather evidence around commonly littered single-use plastic items to help inform future policy decisions. We are interested in your views on single-use plastic items, especially: wet wipes, tobacco filters, sachets and single-use cups We are also asking for […]

02 Dec 2021

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Executive summary Effective planning is essential for getting the right kind of sustainable growth in the right places. This includes avoiding development in flood risk areas and creating and maintaining places that are resilient to flooding. This report describes how flood risk information is used in strategic spatial plans and decision making, and the barriers […]

02 Dec 2021

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Thanks to Harry Mariano  Homeowners Guide to Flood Safety & Resilience https://www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/content/flood-safety/ Compare the Market.com guide, in the guide we cover: The risks of flooding, including how to find the flood risk for your postcode The causes of flooding, from the river to sewer flooding How to protect your home, including flood resistance and flood […]

23 Nov 2021

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Official announcement Water companies could face legal action after investigation launched into sewage treatment works Major investigation announced by the Environment Agency and Ofwat into sewage treatment works. EA and Ofwat are now looking into all water and sewerage companies to assess the scale of the problem. Any company caught breaching these minimum standards will […]

23 Nov 2021

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Environment Agency launches major investigation into sewage – Guardian commentary Water Briefing: ‘Responses NGOs and MPs have welcomed the launch of the Environment Agency’s and Ofwat’s investigation into sewage treatment works – but criticised the regulators’ action as “long overdue” and for their failure to apologise for the long delay in taking action. EAC – […]