tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-21T11:19:04+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/romsey-flood-alleviation-scheme-strengthened-with-new-defences2026-05-21T11:19:04+01:00Romsey flood alleviation scheme strengthened with new defencesThe Environment Agency has raised the height of Stockbridge Road near Timsbury and added a permanent, demountable defence where weed cuttings are caught.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-from-emma-hardy-mp-to-alan-lovell-chair-of-the-environment-agency2026-05-20T11:14:41+01:00Letter from Emma Hardy MP to Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment AgencyThis letter sets out the government’s priorities for the review of the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/advancing-national-capability-in-surface-water-flood-forecasting--22026-04-16T16:33:15+01:00Advancing national capability in surface water flood forecastingPositive results from a recent Flood Forecasting Centre led trial of surface water hazard and impact models.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/work-begins-on-severn-stoke-flood-scheme2026-04-15T11:32:45+01:00Work begins on Severn Stoke flood schemeConstruction is to begin on a new flood defence scheme at Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, reducing flood risk to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/better-flood-protection-target-exceeded2026-04-15T10:08:47+01:00Better flood protection target exceededNew flood defences already operational, protecting homes through wet months and set to help prevent an estimated £10 billion in damagetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dorset-drop-in-events-announced-for-flood-affected-residents2026-04-08T10:08:57+01:00Dorset drop-in events announced for flood-affected residents The Environment Agency and Dorset Council are hosting drop-in events in Weymouth, Blandford, Winterborne Stickland, Sydling St Nicholas and Dorchestertag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/spring-works-under-way-to-bolster-coastal-defences-in-sussex2026-03-30T10:07:53+01:00Spring works under way to bolster coastal defences in SussexSpring coastal defence works are under way in Sussex, shifting shingle and installing £250,000 of timber to protect 3,000 homes through 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/14bn-flood-investment-unleashed-to-protect-homes-and-businesses2026-03-17T00:01:00+00:00£1.4bn flood investment unleashed to protect homes and businesses£830m in funding for flood schemes for 2026/27 to improve protection for tens of thousands of homes and businesses – part of record investment of at least £10.5 billion between 2024-2036tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mousehole-school-marks-flood-protection-upgrade2026-03-16T12:15:09+00:00Mousehole School marks flood protection upgradeThe Environment Agency has replaced a culvert and added a playground to Mousehole School in Cornwall.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/minehead-coastal-defences-to-be-strengthened-with-new-rock-armour2026-03-13T10:29:37+00:00Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armourThe £1 million project has been announced to protect Minehead, Somerset from coastal flooding.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/natural-flood-management-aims-to-protect-suffolk-road-wildlife2026-03-12T10:14:05+00:00Natural flood management aims to protect Suffolk road & wildlifeFlooding on the B1127 between Wrentham and Southwold is set to reduce thanks to a new drainage system installed by Natural England in the Easton Valley.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/flood-resilience-improved-for-homes-in-stafford2026-03-05T16:07:34+00:00Flood resilience improved for homes in StaffordThe Environment Agency has delivered a flood risk management scheme on Sandon Road, Stafford, giving residents better flood resilience after years of flooding.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/enabling-communities-to-maintain-local-flood-risk-defences2026-03-05T10:41:13+00:00Enabling communities to maintain local flood risk defencesNew guidance is available to help communities with local flood risk management.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-flood-advice-websites-launched-to-help-west-country2026-03-03T15:12:50+00:00New flood advice websites launched to help West CountryThese will support Dorset and Wiltshire residents coping with groundwater flooding and promote the response and recovery to flooding in Somerset.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/environment-agency-warns-of-ongoing-flood-risk-in-somerset-and-dorset2026-02-20T13:06:26+00:00Further rain expected as Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood riskThe public is urged to remain vigilanttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/agencies-warn-of-unsettled-weather-expected-until-at-least-mid-march2026-02-18T13:22:26+00:00Agencies warn of unsettled weather expected until at least mid-MarchThames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somersettag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/floods-minister-visits-somerset-communities-impacted-by-recent-weather2026-02-10T15:37:00+00:00Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weatherEmma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/beavers-to-be-released-in-south-west-england-in-coming-weeks2026-02-07T00:01:09+00:00Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeksNatural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-flood-risk-management-scheme-completed-in-stoke-on-trent2026-02-06T11:39:53+00:00Major flood risk management scheme completed in Stoke-on-TrentThe Environment Agency has completed a flood scheme which will reduce flood risk for 333 properties and unlocks £75 million regeneration opportunities.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/iconic-canals-to-be-better-protected-with-65-million-investment2026-02-04T14:16:16+00:00Iconic canals to be better protected with £6.5 million investmentFunding will support repair, maintenance and long-term projects.