Hickman questions the Environment Agency regarding river improvements and access restrictions on the River Exe.

The entities involved

• River Exe →

  river in the United Kingdom

  • Arcadis is studying the Preston Brook Tunnel for the Canal & River Trust, while Exeter is cut off by weirs on the River Exe.Mon 05:31
• Somerset Council →

  local authority in England

  • Tories criticize Somerset Council's financial management while the Liberal Democrats serve as the ruling party.Thu 01:33
  • Councillor Dawn Denton presented a petition to Somerset Council on October 1, 2026.Sat 05:08
• Environment Agency →

  non-departmental public body in the UK

  • The Environment Agency issued multiple flood and coastal alerts across Norfolk, affecting Hunstanton, River Yare, and River Waveney.17:53
  • Met Office issued a weather warning for Norfolk as the Environment Agency issued a flood alert for Hunstanton coast.17:53

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• The Environment Agency, via Robbie Moore, laid out projects aimed at improving the hydrological function of the River Irwell catchment area.Jul 29
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