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Remarks by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Water, 3 March 2022
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Environment Agency has worked with East Yorkshire Rivers Trust to carry out a restoration project at a chalk stream in Yorkshire.
The bathing water season has begun, with regular monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway
Uncovering of Bourne Stream will support plant and animal life, and reduce risk of flooding to nearby area.
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded water companies share plans on improving Britain’s water infrastructure.
Dry weather impacts expected to continue as key decision makers come together to discuss current situation.
The Spring Statement 2022 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency to the Institute of Water
JCVI advises vaccine top-up for over-75s, immunosuppressed and residents in care homes for older adults.
Speech by Water Minister Rebecca Pow at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit
A colony of water voles moved from Salisbury to Ringwood has just had a population boom with 50 new males and females moving in to make the population viable.
The Environment Agency has issued drought permits that will allow Yorkshire Water to conserve water in 12 reservoirs and secure public drinking water supplies.
Water companies urged to do more to protect the environment and reduce storm overflows
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised an additional spring booster dose for the most vulnerable individuals in the population.
A hundred water voles move into Shropshire.
Sir James Bevan sets out hopes of keeping the 1.5°C target alive at COP26, but warns whatever is agreed the damage from climate change will be felt for decades
Water companies and individuals urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells
Measures set out to encourage water efficient products and introduce more consistent approach to leakage; seven new areas designated in serious water stress
In his final speech on water, Sir James Bevan reflects on the debate around water quality over his seven years as Environment Agency Chief Executive.
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