Fires and pollution from a waste dump in Rainham were discussed, alongside a pledge on rough sleeping affecting environmental oversight.

The entities involved

• Rainham →

  suburban town in outer London, England, part of the London Borough of Havering

  Nothing else this week.

• 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
• Andy Burnham →

  British politician (born 1970)

  • Burnham's administration is pushing building rate increases while the UK seeks insights from California's housing policies.Mon 17:38
  • A new scheme has been introduced involving Andy Burnham and BMF aimed at boosting the building materials sector.Mon 17:38

Related events

• Andy Burnham vowed to tackle organised waste crime.Aug 4
• Government prioritizes clean-up and prevention efforts involving Andy Burnham and the Environment Agency.Aug 19
• Residents in Rainham are affected by smoke from fires, prompting the council to seek government intervention and funding.Aug 18
• The Environment Agency regulates waste management in the Denham area.Aug 18
• Consulting on new waste management rules in England involving the Environment Agency.Aug 19