Emma Hardy Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Ocean and Coastal Futures

27 Mar 2025

Government urged to spend £1.5 Bn a year on flood defences

A new report from Public First has urged the Chancellor to commit at least £1.5 Bn annually on flood defences in the spending review, with no current funding commitment from the Labour government on flood defences beyond April 2026. Image description: A house and powerlines submerged in water. Image by Wes Warren The […]

20 Mar 2025

Government reforms to modernise bathing waters

News Water

The government has announced reforms which it says will modernise “outdated” regulations around bathing water quality, and will “keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming”. The system for monitoring the more than 550 designated, outdoor, swimming sites in England and Wales will be updated for the first time since 2013 following a public consultation. The […]