Response to an investigation by the Office for Environmental Protection

Today’s blog sets out the government and Environment Agency response to an investigation update from the OEP.
Today’s blog sets out the government and Environment Agency response to an investigation update from the OEP.
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.
An update from the Environment Agency on flooding in Devon and Somerset.
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
There has been coverage following the Environment Agency’s publication of updated River Basin Management Plans for England, which incorrectly claims that the target for Good status of England’s water bodies has moved back to 2063.
Under new plans, money from water company fines will be invested directly back into environmental and water quality improvement projects.
Today we are looking at coverage in the Times of the Environment Agency’s inspections of bathing water pollution incidents.
This government wants clean and safe rivers, lakes and seas, and we have been clear that we will hold water companies to account if they do not comply with our environmental regulations.
There has been widespread coverage of Environment Agency warnings to be prepared for possible flooding this winter, as it continues its awareness campaign - Flood Action Week - to encourage those who live in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their home, possessions and family
The latest National Drought Group meeting forecasts average rainfall over winter will not be enough to prevent drought conditions in some areas next year.