Environment Agency Latest News

Portway Investments Environmental Permit Application Consultation

The Environment Agency has published a public consultation for an environmental permit application submitted by Portway Investments Limited for their facility at Twyford Services, Evesham Bypass. This notice allows interested parties to review the application details.

Environment Agency Grants Rathlin Energy Oil Permit

The Environment Agency has granted an environmental permit variation to Rathlin Energy Ltd for oil and gas production in Yorkshire. This follows a public consultation on the agency's 'minded to' decision and ensures the company meets mandatory permit conditions.

Magnolia Park Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Magnolia Park Limited for their hotel and golf club in Buckinghamshire. This notice informs the public about the application and provides details for viewing.

Environment Agency Expands Water Pollution Enforcement Teams

The Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water pollution enforcement workforce, adding five new teams in the Anglian area. This initiative aims to increase inspections and deliver tougher action against water companies, backed by a record budget and a 'polluter pays' approach.

Environment Agency Increases Water Enforcement Workforce and Budget

The UK Environment Agency has significantly expanded its water enforcement team, increasing its workforce almost fivefold since 2023 to 195 by March 2026, backed by a record £153 million budget. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory action against water pollution, with over 8,000 inspections completed and £6.9 million in enforcement undertakings secured in the past year.

Environment Agency Arrests Duo for Illegal Waste Dumping and Fraud

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, has arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping and fraud across England. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into waste crime, fraud, and money laundering within the waste sector.

Environment Agency Arrests in Waste Crime Probe

The Environment Agency and Essex Police have arrested two men in connection with illegal waste dumping near Romford. This action is part of a broader investigation into large-scale waste crime, fraud, and money laundering across England.

KW Bell Group Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by KW Bell Group Limited for their site in Gloucester. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by the Parochial Church Council of Church of St Peter and St Paul for a site located at NN6 9NX. This notice informs the public about the application and the consultation process.

Environmental Permit Application Advertisement

The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by Ann Alder and Rosalind Oates for a site at The Old Granary, Lupton, LA6 2PP. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.