Latest water & environment news
Atkins appointed to Scottish Water marine framework
Scottish Water has appointed consultancy Atkins to its marine survey services framework.
Government urged to consider geo-engineering
Regulation work on large-scale climate control projects such as sky mirrors and cloud seeding should start sooner rather than later, MPs have said.
Water company board members sacked over procurement failures
Four Northern Ireland Water board members have been sacked following an independent review of the company’s procurement procedures.
Flood defence news
Environment Agency issues severe flood warning for East Anglia
The Environment Agency has warned of flooding that could pose extreme danger to life in East Anglia as a severe Atlantic storm batters parts of south east England.
42 die in Madeira mudslides
Rescue workers dug through heaps of mud, boulders and debris in Madeira today, searching for victims buried by flash floods and mudslides that already claimed the lives of at least 42 people on the Portuguese island.
Environment Agency spells out £745M flood defence spend
The Environment Agency has announced how over £745M of Defra, Welsh Assembly Government, Local Authority and European Union funding will be allocated to reduce the risk of flood and coastal erosion in England and Wales for the year to March 2011.
Floods & Water Management Bill news
Venables: Defra lacking in expert flooding engineers
Former ICE president Jean Venables has hit out at the government for employing too few engineers with flooding expertise.
Government pledges Energy, Floods and High Speed action
In today’s Queen’s Speech, the Government included both an Energy Bill to fund Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and a Floods and Water Management Bill to allocate responsibility for floods in addition to action on a high speed rail link between London and Scotland, although opposition MPs claim the legislative timetable is unrealistic.
Tories plan emergency floods bill
A Conservative government would support an emergency floods bill if the Floods and Water Management Bill does not reach Parliament by the general election, shadow minister for the environment, food and rural affairs Anne McIntosh MP said yesterday.
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Conservatives can't promise Floods Bill in first term
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Floods Bill the priority
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Fears over Floods Bill's Suds loophole
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CIRIA welcomes call for lead body to oversee protection of national infrastructure
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Dam risk surveys likely to be extended
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Early contractor involvement vital for adoption of SUDS solutions
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Caution over new reservoir inspection plan
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Draft Floods and Water Bill opens door for water grid
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Floods Bill SUDS plans criticised for "creating confusion"
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Flood and Water Management Bill published for public consultation
Water & environment features
Brilliant barrier
On its 25th birthday, the Thames Barrier has a lot to celebrate. It is still looking good and operationally it is not showing its age. Alexandra Wynne heads to east London for an early birthday celebration.
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"Question Time" for the future of young people in Cumbria
A major conference takes place next week (Wed 24 March 2010) to discuss how to ensure a more positive approach to young people in Cumbria.
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Guitar signed by Sting to go under the hammer for Cumbria flood victims
Rock memorabilia enthusiasts are buzzing with the news that a bass guitar signed by Sting will go under the hammer to help raise funds for Cumbria"s flood victims.
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Plans take shape for Workington traffic flows around new temporary road bridge
Residents and businesses in north Workington are being informed about new traffic management plans which will be introduced once the new temporary road bridge is opened.
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County councillor helps Millom pupils spend local cash wisely
An innovative project which has helped Millom school pupils to better understand local democracy and decide where local cash should be spent will see a £2,500 cheque presented to a deserving cause tom
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Free early learning and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds
Parents in Cumbria are being urged to take advantage of more free learning and childcare which is introduced later this year.
NCE Exclusive
NCE Major Projects Hub goes live
NCE has launched its new Major Projects Hub - an invaluable online resource tracking the progress of more than 100 of the biggest global infrastructure projects.
Water report
Water report: Cashing in on AMP5
Negotiations are underway for the next round of water company price increases in England and Wales. Jackie Whitelaw asks what are the key issues for the companies?
Manchester Waste PFI
Fifty year spending vision is first task for new IUK boss
The creation of a 50-year infrastructure spending vision is to be the first task for Infrastructure UK, NCE has learnt.
Manchester faces Sita at High Court
Sita’s £90M claim against the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has started at the High Court in London, with GMWDA appealing to have the case struck out of court.
