Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
Environmental regulator in Scotland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 25
What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
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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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Sepa has objected to a development proposal and argued for overturning the initial refusal, involving the Shetland Islands Council.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week
News at the entities that move Scottish Environment Protection Agency most-
Scotland StructuralDevolved governments in England, Scotland, and Wales are reportedly creating specific versions of YFH.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Scottish Government StructuralThe Scottish Government implemented regulations passed by Parliament, resulting in similar food restrictions in Scotland and England.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Met Office OperationalMet Office forecasts a heatwave for Worcestershire.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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NatureScot StructuralNatureScot collaborates on seabird population monitoring off the coast of North Berwick, near the Isle of May.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Shetland Islands Council OperationalConcurrent developments include the UK Space Agency funding a rocket company, the Shetland Islands Council working on A970 resurfacing, and service cuts affecting Inverness.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Unst OperationalThe UK Space Strategy supports the SaxaVord Spaceport located on Unst.Moves Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Connections
The 18 strongest of 25, 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 forecasts directly trigger and coordinate with SEPA flood alerts and warnings.
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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.
Show all 18 connections
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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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River Tyne Operational
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency assesses and categorizes the ecological status of the River Tyne.
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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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England Shared context
SEPA operates within the environmental and geographical context of England, assessing shared issues like rainfall impacts.
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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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John Swinney Mentioned together
Both the politician and the environmental agency are mentioned as points of contact for community members.
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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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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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Central Belt Shared context
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency monitors surface water flooding risks relevant to the Central Belt area.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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 eventJuly 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.