Environment Agency outlines Pagham Harbour flood plans
The Environment Agency, in partnership with Arun District Council and Chichester District Council, is holding public exhibitions in Pagham and Sidlesham to discuss the risks of flooding and erosion in the area.
Government publishes details of 60 new flood defence schemes in 2013
The Government has published details of 60 new flood defence and coastal risk schemes due for construction in the next financial year.
£1M Minsmere flood defence completed ahead of schedule
The Minsmere flood protection scheme has been completed ahead of schedule which will be marked by the Environment Agency and RSPB at an official opening tomorrow.
CIWEM says under-investment in flood infrastructure is unacceptable
Leading environmental organisation Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management says that significant levels of underinvestment in flood infrastructure as identified by the Public Accounts Committee is unacceptable even in the current economic climate.
Construction work starts on Halesowen flood scheme
The Environment Agency has started work this week on construction work for the Grange Crescent flood alleviation scheme in Halesowen.
Insurers warn up to 200,000 homes will be uninsurable against flood risk
The Association of British Insurers is warning that as many as 200,000 homes will become uninsurable against flood risk when an agreement about existing cover with the Government ends next year.
Environment Agency submits £4.4M flood defence plan for Cockermouth
The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the Cockermouth Flood Alleviation scheme to Allerdale council.
Defra report ranks flooding as worst UK climate change risk
A new report published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has ranked flooding as the worst climate change threat facing the UK – with annual damages of up to £12 billion.
Yorkshire Flood and Coastal Committee seeks new member
People with expertise in coastal issues and processes are being urged to find out about a role on a committee in Yorkshire.
Welsh Assembly make £1.3M grant for flood alleviation scheme
The Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has approved a Welsh Government grant of over £1.3m million towards a £3 million flood alleviation scheme at Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd.
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