In a pioneering project, said to be a first for the UK and inspired by schemes in the wilds of Oregon in north-west US, a stretch of the river is being liberated, the channel partly filled in, allowing the water to spill out and find its own way, creating smaller streams, more pools and boggy areas.
River Thames Scheme – Development Consent Order Consultation
Application by The Environment Agency and Surrey County Council (theApplicant) for an Order granting Development Consent for the River Thames Scheme (the Proposed Development)
Celebrations for Jubilee River’s 20th anniversary
The Environment Agency (EA) has planted 100 trees along a stretch of the Jubilee River in Eton Wick as the channel celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Datchet to Hythe End flood improvement measures
The Environment Agency and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead are working in partnership to find solutions that work for communities and their environment. It is not possible to protect against every eventuality. But we are determined to reduce the risk of flooding and help secure the necessary funding.
Liquid Leisure to stay closed for health and safety probe after death
Liquid Leisure in Datchet was served with a prohibition notice by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, banning the aqua park from reopening recreational activities associated with the lake.
Liquid Leisure’s legal challenge against council dismissed
Liquid Leisure in Datchet took the council to court, alleging the local authority ‘unlawfully’ issued a breach of condition notice (BCN) at a time when RBWM already slapped an enforcement notice on them.
Fire at Spices Indian Cuisine sees eight fire engines tackle blaze
A ‘massive’ fire broke out in a popular Indian restaurant near Slough yesterday (October 1).
RBWM 27-09-22 Motion for Thames Dredging
Agenda – Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead full council meeting, 27th September 2022. Agenda item 13 b) By Councillor Cannon Since the Environment Agency took responsibility for managing the Thames and alleviating…
Planning guidance update protects new homes from flooding
New homes will be better protected from flooding thanks to the updated planning guidance announced by The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs this summer.
River Thames Scheme – Inception Meeting
Here are the meeting notes from the River Thames Scheme online meeting between the Environment Agency and Surrey County Council, on 6th December 2021.