A developer has sought Development Consent Order from the Environment Agency for a proposed £3bn tidal barrage stretching across Norfolk and Lincolnshire.

The entities involved

• Environment Agency →

  non-departmental public body in the UK

  • A partnership was formed between the Environment Agency, Somerset Council, and Homes England for a new flood defence scheme.Mon 16:35
  • Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the county coast, covering Wallasea Island, due to high tides.Mon 16:05
• Norfolk →

  county in East Anglia, England, UK

  • Andrew Crook has taken on a role representing industry standards within the Norfolk region.Mon 13:16
  • Anglian Water is planning a new desalination plant in Norfolk, with Mablethorpe as a potential site, and a second plant in Lincolnshire, with Bacton as a potential site.Mon 07:33
• Lincolnshire →

  ceremonial county in the east of England

  • Serena is renovating a Georgian farmhouse located in Lincolnshire.Sun 16:37
  • Downhill Lincoln, which includes Brayford Pool, is a historical location situated between Cambridge and York.Sun 05:23

Related events

• The Environment Agency is managing tidal barrier construction and holding meetings regarding the flood defence scheme on the River Parrett in Bridgwater.Jun 22
• Cornwall Council is seeking advice on a Porthleven development, while the Environment Agency has raised concerns about flood risk.Aug 26
• The River Aln, River Don, and the Environment Agency are managing a £200m Flood and Coastal Innovation Programme and are involved in seagrass restoration trials.Jul 21
• Dorset Council and the Environment Agency are leading work to reduce tidal flood risk in Swanage, including installing seasonal barriers.Sep 17
• Coastal protection improvements are underway in Hove, involving council works near River Adur and the Environment Agency.Jul 24