Following an investigation by the Environment Agency (EA), one of the UK’s largest waste management companies – Biffa Waste Services Ltd – has been ordered to pay a total of £599,912 for breaching waste exports regulations.
Link: Waste giant forced to pay over £500,000 for exporting banned waste
Source: Environment Agency
Strategy will help to preserve this threatened species in the future
Link: Northumberland launches strategy to protect white-clawed crayfish
Source: Environment Agency
Company failed to finance the cost of waste electrical electronic equipment collection and treatment
Link: Court orders former Northumberland recycling business to pay over £50,000 after breaching environmental regulations
Source: Environment Agency
Soldiers and firefighters will test their speed and efficiency by setting up temporary flood barriers during Exercise Touchpaper.
Link: Salisbury chosen to test temporary flood barriers
Source: Environment Agency
A High Wycombe man has been convicted after cameras caught him dumping several tipper-truck loads of waste in north London.
Link: Waste crime: Bucks man ‘after quick buck’ fined
Source: Environment Agency
A live training exercise to help prepare people for flood incidents and other emergencies is being held in the Calder Valley
Link: Flood sirens and emergency plans put to the test in Calderdale
Source: Environment Agency
Flood risk in Newark reduced for 140 properties and the surrounding roads and infrastructure
Link: Greater flood protection for Newark residents as project ends
Source: Environment Agency
Award-winning flood defence project will take centre stage at event in France
Link: Spotlight to shine on Greatham Creek at international showcase
Source: Environment Agency
A natural flood management trial has been launched at a farm on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire to help reduce the risk of flooding.
Link: Pilot project using nature to tackle flooding launched in Earby
Source: Environment Agency
Informal drop-in events will take place this month
Link: Have your say about how flooding impacts the local Weardale community
Source: Environment Agency
