18 Mar 2020
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 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
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
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? 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
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 […]
10 Mar 2020
Multiple links to various sources on this news Guardian: Budget: cash for flood defences to be doubled Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce an increase in spending from £2.6bn to £5.2bn this week Toby Helm The increased spend will be the centrepiece of chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget. The government is to double spending on flood […]
10 Mar 2020
The EFRA Committee have instigated a review of the recent flood events – click here to read more and submit written evidence Review Terms of reference Are the current national and local governance and co-ordination arrangements for flood and coastal risk management in England effective? What lessons can be learned from the recent floods about the way Government and local authorities respond to flooding […]
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