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Environment Agency Removes Abandoned Boats from Thames

The Environment Agency has launched its biggest boat clean-up operation in a decade on the non-tidal Thames, aiming to remove over 100 abandoned vessels. This initiative is part of a new task force's efforts to address long-standing issues with sunk, wrecked, and unregistered boats on the river.

Environment Agency Secures £430k After Pollution Incidents

The Environment Agency has secured £430,000 from Imerys Minerals Limited for the West Country Rivers Trust following six clay pollution incidents between September 2021 and July 2023. Imerys will also pay £22,600 in investigation costs and has implemented measures to prevent future pollution.

Bolitho Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Bolitho Limited. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Chippenham Farm Fined for Slurry Pollution

The Environment Agency has fined JD Spencer Farm Partnership £18,744 for two slurry pollution incidents that impacted the Bristol Avon river. The farm pleaded guilty to four offences related to illegal water discharge and failure to plan slurry spreading.

Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Catherine Hodges for Arnen, Coopers Pightle, Reading, RG4 9AZ. The notice outlines the application details and the process for public participation.

Environmental Permit Application Public Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Mark, Roger, and Louise Beame for Oakdene Westend Cottages in GL10 3SJ. The consultation provides details on the application and the process for public comment.

Gleeson Developments Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Gleeson Developments Limited for a site in Bradford, England. The notice provides details of the application and explains the public consultation process.

Keepmoat Homes Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a consultation notice regarding an environmental permit application submitted by Keepmoat Homes Limited for a site in Leyland, Lancashire. The notice details the application and explains the public participation process.

Angus Fire PFAS Reduction Permit Consultation

The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation on its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited. The variation would allow the company to install an effluent treatment plant to reduce PFAS contamination from rainwater runoff at its North Yorkshire site. The consultation period runs until April 1, 2026.

Sydney Wheeler Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency is advertising an environmental permit application for Sydney Wheeler in Lydney, England. This notice initiates a public consultation period, allowing interested parties to review the application and submit comments before a decision is made.