30Nov
Flood Risks at Football Stadiums
Waterlogged pitches have become a regular occurrence and expectation within the grassroots football season. So much so that in 2014 “the average [English] grassroots pitch lost 5 weeks per season to bad weather”. However, concerning forecasts have been made...
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Weathering the Storm: Insights from 2023’s Flood Action Week
Flood Action Week, held from 20-26 November 2023, emphasises the urgent need for property owners, developers, and investors to proactively assess and manage flood risks. The Environment Agency’s campaign highlights several critical aspects: Flood Action Week serves as a...
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England’s Flood Defence Crisis: Understanding the NAO Findings
The National Audit Office (NAO) report on England’s flood defence systems, while highlighting the challenges of inflation and funding, also brings to light concerns about potential incompetency, poor management, and inefficient use of funds within the Environment Agency (EA)....
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Safe and Spectacular: The Essential Guide to Flood Risk-Free Bonfire Night Celebrations
Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is steeped in the historical fabric of the United Kingdom, dating back to the early 17th century. It commemorates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of November 5, 1605, when a...
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