The wait is over. The clean-up starts now ⌛
Roughly 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste will be removed from Kidlington over the next six months, helping restore the area for local communities.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…
Don’t be a victim of waste crime.
If you own land or property waste criminals could be targeting your premises to dump illegally collected waste.
Follow our guidance to keep them out.
environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/15/pro…
Somerset faces unique challenges when it comes to extreme weather.
That's why we're investing £50 million into flood resilience measures to increase protection for homes, farms and food security across the region.
gov.uk/government/new…
We’re hard at work protecting communities across the country.
93% of our flood assets are at or above their target conditions, but what does this mean for you?
It’s simple: fewer properties damaged, less businesses disrupted, and faster recovery.
Could you spot an unregistered waste carrier?
If you use one, your rubbish could end up illegally dumped and you could be fined.
Check if your waste carrier is licenced here: environment.data.gov.uk/public-registe…
The government has today announced that the Environment Agency will be the Lead Environmental Regulator for the Trelavour Lithium Project in Cornwall, as part of a pilot which aims to speed up regulatory approval for major growth projects.
gov.uk/government/new…
This isn’t fly‑tipping. It’s organised profit-driven waste criminals who thrive when no one speaks up.
Reporting organised crime is anonymous.
Call Crimestoppers if you see them operating in your area.
crimestoppers-uk.org/get-involved/c…
If you’re visiting a bathing water this weekend, check Swimfo for the latest on water quality data.
King Edwards Bay in Tynemouth is classified Excellent for bathing water quality ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
It’s one of over 460 designated bathing waters across England.
environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/
It’s not always as warm in the water as it is on land.
The water in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water can be much colder than expected, so always check water temperatures before going in.
If you do get into difficulties while in the water, remember #FloatToLive.
📹: RNLI
The weather's still warm🌞
But don't be fooled - our rivers are cold even in the summer.
Swimming or jumping into cold water can cause cold water shock.
Remember #FloatToLive.
It could save your life.
#RespectTheWater
Did you hear the news? Crayfish are back!
More than 180 white-clawed crayfish have been released into the Yorkshire Dales as part of a new conservation project 🦞
They play a vital role in keeping waterways clean and healthy for all the species that rely on them.
With parts of the country reaching 29°C today, please share our Summer Water Safety advice to help keep your community safe around water.
Read our essential summer water safety advice: rlss.org.uk/summer-water-s…
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Thunderstorms across parts of Wales and southwest England
Wednesday 1500 – 2359
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️