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...
DetailsEngland’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)....
DetailsSafe 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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Draft revised NPPF, March 2018 – Flood Risk in Planning
The 5th March 2018 saw the consultation period open on the long-awaited draft revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. The draft revised Framework incorporates policy proposals previously consulted on in...
DetailsNPPF Flood Risk Climate Change Allowances for Planning
If you would like to find out more about how NPPF affects you, Flood Risk Assessment or SuDS then Call 01293 214444, or email enquires@unda.co.uk The Government have recently changed how the effects of climate change should be assessed...
DetailsStephen Sykes appointed as Unda Chairman
Unda has appointed environmental entrepreneur, Stephen Sykes, as its first Chairman. Sykes is a Visiting Fellow at Birkbeck’s School of Entrepreneurship and has just been appointed as the new chair of the UK Environmental Law Association. Sykes has a...
DetailsDelay in the launch of Drain London interim report
Drainage in London – Delay in the launch of Drain London interim report. Unda learnt last week that The Drain London Interim Report which was expected to be launched back in April 2015 has been delayed until March 2016. The main...
DetailsNew Planning Guidance: Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS)
If you would like to find out more about SuDS, Flood Risk Assessment or any other related issues then Call 01293 214444, or email enquires@unda.co.uk On 6 April 2015, the Government’s new planning policy on eco-friendly sustainable drainage systems...
DetailsPaving gardens to driveways – the hidden urban flood risk?
Contact Unda to see how we can assist you. Call our expert Drainage Consultants on 01293 214 444, or email enquiries@unda.co.uk A tidal wave of grey is sweeping away Britain’s front gardens, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS),...
DetailsElection 2015 – Flood Risk and Flood Defence Spending
Election 2015 – Flood Risk and Flood Defence Spending. How do the main political parties intend to tackle the issue of flooding? In the lead up to the 2015 General Election, Unda has reviewed the major political parties’ manifestos with...
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