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A Cornwall developer has received a four-month curfew and has been ordered to clean up an illegal waste dump they caused near Newquay, following an Environment Agency prosecution.
Read the full story: gov.uk/government/news/curfe…
Flood Wardens in Wessex: our new Flood Warden HQ page is now live!
Find resources, share ideas and connect with other volunteers and your local Environment Agency team.
Register and join in: engageenvironmentagency.uk.e…
Over 240 people joined us for Somerset Prepared: Community Resilience Day last week to learn about emergency planning and resilience. Thank you to everyone who came along! 👏
🚧 Seaford beach work starts Fri 30 Oct.
We will clear shingle from the promenade until Tue 3 Nov, then start moving shingle on the beach from Wed 4 Nov.
➡️ The beach stays open. Keep clear of machinery.
The Floodmobile is coming to Dorchester Market, Weymouth Avenue, on 11 November, 8am-3pm.
➡️ See hands-on demonstrations of flood resilience measures, from flood barriers to toilet bungs, and get advice on protecting your home.
EA & @DorsetCouncilUK staff will be there to help.
1/3 Storm Austen has left the West Country but drought hasn’t. The rain has brought some relief to the environment but it is temporary, with river levels and flows expected to decrease again once water passes through the system.
2/3 With a greater reliance on the environment for water comes a need for greater vigilance. We have stepped up our monitoring in vulnerable locations like Sutton Bingham, Somerset (pictured) and remain ready to help fish in distress.
3/3 Help us by supporting the Let’s Save Water campaign because every drop of water we save will help the environment it came from: letssavewater.com/
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Strong winds continue to affect the coast, with high tides increasing the risk of flooding today and tomorrow.
Avoid coastal paths, piers, and promenades to keep yourself safe.
Check your flood risk now: gov.uk/check-flooding
ALT A powerful wave crashes against a coastal structure with a lighthouse. The sky is cloudy, and there's a cautionary message in bold text: "Stay Safe. Keep away from coastal paths, piers and promenades." The Environment Agency logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
The weather remains unsettled at the start of this week, with a #flood warning issued for South Hayling and South Eastoke seafront.
Check for flooding: check-for-flooding.service.g…
We are expecting some more high winds and showers from 9pm tonight through into Sunday. Heavy rainfall could lead to some surface water flooding. Stay safe, never walk or drive through flood water. Check for flooding near you: gov.uk/check-flooding
Westbury update:
As part of our ongoing regulation of the site, we have issued Hills with a Regulation 61 Information Notice.
The notice will ensure we are provided with the detail that we need to assess future activities at the site.
Read more:
engageenvironmentagency.uk.e…
With Storm Austen heading towards the South West, take a minute to search ‘check my flood risk’
gov.uk/check-flooding
🚛 Trial success: electric diggers and trucks have proven they can shift shingle and protect the Sussex coast, with less noise and pollution than traditional machinery.
Greener coastal defence starts here.
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We need at least 120% of average rainfall for the entire country to be out of drought by April 2027.
The National Drought Group met with water company chief executives who set out their measures to protect customer water supplies.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/water…
ALT Rainfall we need to get us out of drought by Spring at least 120% of average rainfall needed in some locations much more needed
⚠️ Pump deployment exercise at Saltmoor Pumping Station to prep for winter flooding.
West Yeo Road closed outside the station:
Wed 21 & Thu 22 Oct, 9am–3pm.
Work expected done by Fri 23 Oct.
Timings may change – we'll update you if so.
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Responding to flooding is a team effort.
All across the country, we work with fire and rescue services like @DWFireRescue to protect communities from flooding.
Find out how you can prepare for flooding this #FloodActionWeek: gov.uk/flood-action
Are you flood ready, or not? You won't have much time to prepare for a flood it happens.
Knowing just one action to take during a flood can reduce the effects on your home and family, and even save a life.
#FloodActionWeek
floodaction.campaign.gov.uk/…
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Parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex have been moved into the highest drought category.
Head of Water Resources, Richard Thompson, explains what the severe drought means 👇
Find out more: environmentagency.blog.gov.u…
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Severe drought has been declared today in parts of England.
We are stepping up our response to protect supplies in the areas affected.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/gover…
ALT Severe drought declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex