Mendip 'super' National Nature Reserve
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s announcement on the declaration of the Mendips ‘super’ National Nature Reserve.
Weekly stories
Water company draft business plans published
Today water companies are publishing draft business plans which set out their proposed spending from 2025 to 2030.
High Court judgment on Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan
The High Court has rejected claims that the government’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan is unlawful,
Coverage of start of work on major flood risk management scheme in Bewdley
Today we are looking at coverage of the official start of work on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Inaccurate media coverage on water body data
Today’s blog outlines the government position on inaccurate media coverage about water body data
Environment Secretary holds roundtable on improving the River Deben
Local partners joined Defra ministers at a roundtable to discuss water quality at the River Deben
Drought explained
In this blog we look how the Environment Agency and government prepare for drought.
Coverage of new higher fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping
Today we are looking at coverage of the new higher limits for fixed penalty notices to tackle environmental crimes.
Our position on income forgone
Today there has been inaccurate coverage of Defra’s position on income foregone plus costs in Farmers Weekly. The piece claims that Minister Spencer and Defra have “rowed back” on moving beyond income foregone plus costs as the basis for payments …
Landowner sentenced to 12 months in prison for destruction on the River Lugg, Herefordshire
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Today we are looking at media coverage following the sentencing of a landowner for causing destruction along the River Lugg in Herefordshire.