Build it and they will come...
...with great haste and in unpredictable ways, never ceases to amaze me. We all had great expectations for Medmerry – 180 hectares of saltmarsh, lagoons and mudflats on the Sussex...
Why I value water
Summer is here. People and families are venturing into parks, countryside and the coastline to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of our beaches, rivers, streams, lakes and estuaries. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the …
The community behind the flood defences
Following severe storms in December 2013, the east coast endured the most significant tidal surge in 60 years. This affected many coastal towns and communities. Here in Boston, Lincolnshire, over 800 houses were flooded across 55 streets. In any community, …
Action against illegal scrap metal criminals
Across the country, officers like myself are working hard with partners to help protect the environment from the detrimental effects of waste crime. One way we’re doing this is to target businesses and individuals who illegally dismantle vehicles and deal …
What’s brilliant but filled with rubbish? My job . . .
I’ve been lucky enough to experience a range of different and interesting jobs since I joined the Environment Agency in 1998, but I feel most proud of the work that I’m doing at the moment. That’s because I’m currently helping …
Responsibility for waste: working with tenants and landowners
For the thousands of waste sites we regulate, we set out clear permit conditions to ensure that business operators take the appropriate steps to run sites safely. Most businesses manage their waste responsibly and within the regulations, but where they …
Waste crime: help spot it and stop it
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Our work collecting and evaluating information about serious and organised environmental crime is vital for stopping waste crime. We use reports about suspected illegal activity from industry and the public to build intelligence so we that can target our work and …
Below par waste company forfeited £250,000 for using sham exemption
There are two ways of legally running a waste business – with an environmental permit or with an exemption from having one. Unfortunately, some people choose to abuse the system, causing serious damage to the natural environment. It’s our job …
Tackling the deliberate mis-description of waste
HMRC’s work with the Environment Agency Guest blog by Judith Kelly, OBE, HMRC’s Deputy Director of Environmental Tax Policy. Some operators are acting outside of the law by describing the waste they deal with incorrectly to pay a different rate …
How £4.2M will allow us to get tougher on waste crime
Reducing waste crime and poorly operated waste management sites are high on our list of priorities at the Environment Agency. In the March Budget, the government announced a welcome additional £4.2 million of funding from the community landfill tax scheme to support our …