Flood defences8 hrs agoSafety works at Victorian reservoir approvedPlanners approve works at Kionslieu Reservoir to reduce the risk of homes being flooded downstream. 8 hrs ago3 days agoHave your say on tightening HMO planning rulesAt the moment, buildings with fewer than six residents can be converted without planning permission.3 days ago6 days ago'Relief' as village celebrates £19.8m sea defence planResidents say the news is a "massive relief" locally after winter storms damaged the area's sea defences.6 days ago7 May 2026Plans to improve protection after homes floodedAbout 38 homes were affected by flooding when the South Forty Foot Drain overtopped in January 2025.7 May 20265 May 2026Work begins on Dumfries flood defence schemeThe £68m Whitesands project is expected to take just over three and a half years to complete. 5 May 20261 May 2026Cost of flood defence project is 'worth it'Work on the land reclamation project, which will cost "hundreds of millions", will begin in 2029.1 May 202615 Apr 2026Work to start on Severn Stoke flood defence scheme£5.2m will be spent raising the road and creating a flood bank.15 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Revised flood defences plan submittedThe Environment Agency says a wall and embankment would protect thousands of homes and businesses.5 Apr 202625 Mar 2026£8m funding bid for coastal monitoring projectNorth Yorkshire Council is to apply to the Environment Agency to lead the programme until 2033.25 Mar 2026...
