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The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on a permit variation application from Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited in East Yorkshire.
Hunt for criminals behind vast waste site continues
Charges relate to illegal discharges and breach of environmental permit. Case adjourned for sentencing at a later date.
A 63-year-old woman who repeatedly ignored Environment Agency warnings about an illegal operation has been sentenced
On 1 November 2024 the Environment Agency re-opened the initial consultation into an environmental permit application for an incinerator near Swadlincote.
A chance for local people to have their say on waste plans
Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, a father and son duo have been sentenced after pleading guilty to the operation of an illegal waste site.
This is our first consultation on plans for the proposed site. We will consider issues around any likely impact on human health and the environment
Environment Agency prosecutes property company for failing to comply with order. Landlords left to clear up waste.
The Environment Agency has accepted an Enforcement Undertaking from a West Midlands waste operator following a fire that occurred in September 2022.
Restriction order granted at Maidstone magistrates' court. Access to the premises is forbidden at all times.
Enforcement Undertaking accepted to address a breach of Environmental Permitting Regulations which led to the death of almost 400 fish.
Wellington farmer given suspended prison sentence for allowing slurry to run into the Westford Stream.
The Environment Agency has opened 2 public consultations which close on 6 August 2024
Environment Agency prosecutes after routine sampling results. Court told how water company broke permitted levels 3 times in 10 months.
Sussex companies fined
Angler found guilty of fishing without a rod licence in Yeovil.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Events taking place during National Nature Reserves Week to showcase the benefits that National Nature Reserves bring to nature and people.
Boat-owner’s challenges 'relentless' – Environment Agency.
Ministerial direction relating to determination of environmental permits for new waste incineration facilities in England.
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