Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Environmental regulator in Scotland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 29
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
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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
One to three months ago
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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
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has implemented temporary restrictions on river use at Whiteadder Water.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
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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Around Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week
News at the entities that move Scottish Environment Protection Agency most-
Scotland StructuralBarbour, a British brand with Scottish roots, partnered with Esk Valley Knitwear in Annan to feature Fair Isle designs.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Scottish Government StructuralJames Fenton called for greater coordination between departments of the Scottish Government.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Met Office OperationalStorm Austen brings strong winds and heavy rain to London.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Shetland Islands Council OperationalThe Shetland Islands Council's committee heard a housing application for Trondra, and the government subsequently denied the planning appeal.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Unst OperationalShetland Islands Council plans multiple tunnel connections to Unst, Yell, Bressay, and Whalsay.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Nairn Shared contextNairn supports its local economy through independent businesses.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Connections
The 21 strongest of 29, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
NatureScot Structural
The two agencies are slated for a merger into a single body by 2029.
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Scotland Structural
SEPA functions as the mandated environmental protection agency operating within the jurisdiction of Scotland.
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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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Met Office Operational
Met Office and SEPA actively coordinate and partner to issue flood warnings and forecasts.
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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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East Lothian Council Structural
SEPA monitors the local government's response to infrastructure failures.
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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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River Tyne Operational
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency assesses and categorizes the ecological status of the River Tyne.
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procurator fiscal Structural
SEPA reports environmental offences to the Procurator Fiscal as part of regulatory oversight.
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Zero Waste Scotland Transactional
SEPA and Zero Waste Scotland are slated for a merger.
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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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Edinburgh Shared context
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency operates within the geographical boundaries of Edinburgh, monitoring environmental quality.
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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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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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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.