Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Environmental regulator in Scotland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 31
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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The Scottish Borders Council and agencies released a flood forecast and encouraged public preparedness for the River Tweed.Some support1 report
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Sepa has objected to a development proposal and argued for overturning the initial refusal, involving the Shetland Islands Council.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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SEPA has reported environmental offenses to the Procurator Fiscal.Some support1 report
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A company in Scotland failed to comply with waste regulations.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Scottish Government continues to support woodland creation and reviews/updates flood management maps through Scottish Forestry and SEPA.Some support1 report1 development inside
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SEPCA is reviewing compliance with government planning policy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Scottish Government has proposed merging NatureScot and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.Well supported6 reports
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SEPA has categorized the River Tyne as ecologically poor, prompting a restoration project led by Mike Thornton.Some support1 report
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SEPA monitors local government response to infrastructure failure following a sewage overflow incident at High Street junction.Some support1 report
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Community members are contacting both local politicians and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency regarding issues affecting the River Nairn, including new infrastructure meant to prevent debris.Some support1 report
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Coordination on weather warnings and flood alerts is underway, alongside criticism of the government's response to current issues affecting eastern England.Some support4 reports
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SEPA assesses water scarcity conditions across Scotland.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has implemented temporary restrictions on river use at Whiteadder Water.Some support1 report
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is monitoring water quality in Edinburgh.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A homeowner in Unst seeks permission to rebuild a derelict house, but the Scottish Environment Protection Agency objects due to flood risk.Some support1 report
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency began enforcing rules against potent greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Events traced to Scottish Environment Protection Agency, step by step, newest firstAround Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week
News at the entities that move Scottish Environment Protection Agency most-
Met Office OperationalA whale was discovered on Flimby beach, while the Met Office issued an amber wind warning for Cumbria.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Scottish Government StructuralMurdo Fraser criticizes public sector spending under the SNP, highlighting pressure on the devolved Scottish Government in Scotland.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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NatureScot StructuralNatureScot representatives attended a ceremony near Dunbar related to John Muir Country Park.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Shetland Islands Council OperationalFlooding has affected areas near Esplanade and Harrison Square in Lerwick, prompting council action and police warnings.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Nairn Shared contextNairn supports its local economy through independent businesses.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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East Lothian OperationalChris Bruce chaired the East Lammermuir Community Council on October 25, 2026.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Connections
The 23 strongest of 31, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Met Office Operational
The agencies actively coordinate and partner to issue flood warnings and forecasts based on shared alerts and forecasts.
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NatureScot Structural
The two agencies are slated for a merger into a single body by 2029.
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Scottish Government Structural
The Scottish Government mandates SEPA's compliance with planning policy and plans its structural integration into a new body.
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Shetland Islands Council Operational
SEPA formally reviews and objects to development proposals from the Council, which the Council may subsequently overrule.
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East Lothian Operational
SEPA issues flood alerts relevant to the low-lying areas of East Lothian.
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Glasgow City Council Structural
SEPA provides critical flood risk assessment data that informs and impacts the operational planning of Glasgow City Council.
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Whiteadder Water Structural
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency implements temporary restrictions on the use of Whiteadder Water.
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East Lothian Council Structural
SEPA monitors the local government's response to infrastructure failures.
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Zero Waste Scotland Transactional
SEPA and Zero Waste Scotland are slated for a merger.
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procurator fiscal Structural
SEPA reports environmental offences to the Procurator Fiscal as part of regulatory oversight.
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River Tyne Operational
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency assesses and categorizes the ecological status of the River Tyne.
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Scotland Shared context
SEPA operates within the geographical and regulatory jurisdiction of Scotland, monitoring and issuing environmental alerts.
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Edinburgh Shared context
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency operates within the geographical context of Edinburgh, monitoring environmental quality and issuing local warnings.
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England Shared context
SEPA operates within the environmental and geographical context of England, assessing shared issues like rainfall impacts.
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Diageo Transactional
Diageo is cooperating with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency regarding a pollution incident.
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John Swinney Mentioned together
Both the politician and the environmental agency are mentioned as points of contact for community members.
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Nairn Shared context
SEPA is the environmental regulatory body responsible for addressing issues arising in the Nairn area.
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Unst Operational
SEPA actively objects to development in Unst due to environmental risks such as flood risk.
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Central Belt Shared context
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency monitors surface water flooding risks relevant to the Central Belt area.
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Scottish Borders Shared context
SEPA issues environmental warnings regarding rainfall risks within the Scottish Borders region.
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High Street Shared context
High Street junction was involved in a sewage overflow incident, placing it within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
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Fife Shared context
SEPA operates within Fife and issues environmental warnings related to the region.
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Scottish Borders Council Shared context
Both entities operate within the governmental and environmental context of Scotland.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Diageo is working with SEPA to address a pollution incident involving Knockando burn flowing into the River Spey.
- The Scottish Borders Council and agencies released a flood forecast and encouraged public preparedness for the River Tweed.
- SEPA has reported environmental offenses to the Procurator Fiscal.
- A company in Scotland failed to comply with waste regulations.
September 2026
5 events- The Scottish Government continues to support woodland creation and reviews/updates flood management maps through Scottish Forestry and SEPA.
- The Scottish Government has proposed merging NatureScot and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
- SEPA has categorized the River Tyne as ecologically poor, prompting a restoration project led by Mike Thornton.
- SEPA monitors local government response to infrastructure failure following a sewage overflow incident at High Street junction.
- Community members are contacting both local politicians and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency regarding issues affecting the River Nairn, including new infrastructure meant to prevent debris.
August 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
4 events- Sepa has objected to a development proposal and argued for overturning the initial refusal, involving the Shetland Islands Council.
- SEPA assesses water scarcity conditions across Scotland.
- The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has implemented temporary restrictions on river use at Whiteadder Water.
- A homeowner in Unst seeks permission to rebuild a derelict house, but the Scottish Environment Protection Agency objects due to flood risk.