tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultationsPolicy papers and consultations2026-05-14T22:30:01+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/bathing-waters-proposed-designation-of-13-new-sites-in-england2026-05-14T22:30:01+01:00Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in EnglandWe are seeking views on the proposal to designate 13 sites in England as bathing waters.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/water-resources-planning-guideline-update2026-05-08T14:52:16+01:00Water resources planning guideline updateWe want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed update of the water resources planning guideline for England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/water-fittings-preventing-backflow-of-water-from-toilet-cisterns2026-05-06T00:01:04+01:00Water fittings: preventing backflow of water from toilet cisternsSeeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/national-framework-for-water-resources-2025-water-for-growth-nature-and-a-resilient-future2026-04-15T15:17:23+01:00National Framework for Water Resources 2025: water for growth, nature and a resilient futureExplores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-number-302026-04-13T10:03:32+01:00Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30We want your views on our proposals for new standard rules permits for new cemetery developments and closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/drought-management-for-england2026-04-08T16:51:37+01:00Drought: how it is managed in EnglandHow the Environment Agency works with government, water companies and others to manage water resources during a drought in England.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/managing-water-abstraction2026-04-08T11:02:43+01:00Managing water abstractionHow government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/water-management-plan-2025-to-20262026-03-09T16:00:26+00:00Water Management Plan 2025 to 2026The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Estates team has set out its water management plans to help meet new greening government commitments.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/proposed-reforms-to-the-watersure-support-scheme2026-03-06T09:20:39+00:00Proposed reforms to the WaterSure support schemeSeeking views on proposed reforms to the WaterSure scheme, which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/a-new-vision-for-water-white-paper2026-02-19T17:15:05+00:00A new vision for water: white paperThis white paper sets out the government's plans to reform the water sector and the wider water system.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/colne-catchment-abstraction-licensing-strategy2026-02-12T13:55:23+00:00Colne abstraction licensing strategyThe Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Colne catchment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/programme-of-measures-for-upper-costa-beck-20262026-02-02T09:30:09+00:00Programme of measures for Upper Costa Beck 2026We want your comments on our proposed updated programme of measures for the Upper Costa Beck.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/environment-agency-strategy-for-safe-and-sustainable-sludge-use2026-01-28T16:10:21+00:00Environment Agency strategy for safe and sustainable sludge useThis strategy sets out our purpose, principles and priorities for how we will enable safe and sustainable sludge use on land.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/regulatory-framework-reform-for-sludge-applied-to-agricultural-land2026-01-27T16:00:03+00:00Regulatory framework reform for sludge applied to agricultural landWe’re asking for views on potential options to reform the framework governing sludge use in agriculture. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/cams-hull-and-east-riding-abstraction-licensing-strategy2026-01-12T12:53:35+00:00Hull and East Riding abstraction licensing strategyThe Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Hull and East Riding catchment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/abstraction-licensing-derwent-strategy2026-01-12T12:52:40+00:00Yorkshire Derwent abstraction licensing strategyThe Environment Agency's approach to managing new and existing abstraction and impoundment within the Yorkshire Derwent catchment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/storm-overflows-discharge-reduction-plan-progress-report2025-12-11T09:30:07+00:00Storm overflows discharge reduction plan: progress reportAn update on progress on implementing the storm overflows discharge reduction plan, and the effect of that progress. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/reserving-water-abstraction-rights2025-11-24T09:00:04+00:00Reserving water abstraction rightsWe want your feedback on the Environment Agency’s proposed approach to reserving water abstraction rights. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/significant-water-management-issues-river-basin-management-plans2025-11-20T12:00:00+00:00Significant water management issues: river basin management plansWe want your views on significant management issues that affect our waters. Your responses will help shape the way we manage the water environment.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/new-penalties-for-water-company-offences2025-10-22T00:01:11+01:00New penalties for water company offencesWe’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.