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Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom announces new state of the art pumps for York's Foss Barrier - providing a 66% increase in capacity.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
National flood statement on Friday 16 of September 2016
Lessons learnt from last winter’s floods have helped build a new approach so the nation is better prepared and more resilient to flooding.
How playing fields will be affected during construction of the second phase of Exeter's flood defence scheme.
On 8 September 2016 there will be a drop in session to update local residents on the Marlow flood alleviation scheme.
Work will repair damage caused by the Christmas floods
Environment Agency issues warning after a regular cleaning of a culvert spotted damage from above in Somerset.
Community knowledge may help the fight against flooding
The Environment Agency has started work to repair flood defences in Corbridge as part of their £3million North East recovery programme
Repairs to defences will provide ongoing protection to 63,000 properties
Work has started in the village of Skinningrove as part of the Environment Agency’s multi-million pound flood recovery programme.
The Secretary of State will be asked to grant powers to construct and operate the Boston Barrier today.
Working flood model demonstrates flood protection measures
Illegal sewage discharge affected Rud Beck and the River Crimple
Find out about the Environment Agency's flood recovery and flood alleviation plans
Work to repair underground culverts in Salford is progressing well.
Environment Agency continues work to reduce the risk of flooding from Lustrum Beck
Plans to dredge a section of the River Freshney have been announced by the Environment Agency after research revealed new information about the amount of silt in the channel.
The Environment Agency is due to start work to restore flood defences which were damaged during December's storms.
Incident command vehicle to visit communities
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