eGov monitor - Latest Energy and Environment Announcements

Highways Agency Advice To Drivers As Severe Weather Returns

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:42 +0000

The Highways Agency is advising drivers to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling today and into Friday after the Met Office issued a weather warning for snow and icy conditions across many parts of England.

Government Investigates The Future Of Disaster Anticipation And Resilience

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:40 +0000

A new Foresight project investigating how to improve anticipation of and resilience to disasters is being announced today by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir John Beddington.

Silt Removal To Reduce Risk Of Flooding

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:34 +0000

Around 1,200 tonnes of silt is to be removed from the River Bain in Horncastle.

Improving The River Darwen At Shorey Bank

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:31 +0000

The future's looking brighter for the River Darwen, as the Environment Agency is set to remove a 117 meter culvert from the river. The culvert is covering the river at Shorey Bank, Darwen and is preventing fish and other wildlife from flourishing.

�100,000 Scheme To Reduce Flood Risk In Lincolnshire

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:29 +0000

One hundred and fifty properties, as well as agricultural land, are to benefit from works to reduce flood risk that are taking place between Louth and the Lincolnshire coast.

Help At Hand All Year Round For Pensioners On A Low Income

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:20 +0000

Over one million pensioners who may be entitled to Pension Credit should check if they are missing out on extra cash, Pensions Minister Steve Webb said today.

25,000 More Homes To Be Better Protected From Flooding

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:12 +0000

Over 25,000 more homes will be better protected from the devastating effects of flooding by new defence schemes to start construction in the next financial year, Defra and the Environment Agency have confirmed today.

Improvements To The Feed-In Tariffs Scheme

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:11 +0000

The Government has today announced plans to ensure the future of the Feed-in Tariffs scheme to make it more predictable. Transparency, longevity and certainty are at the heart of the new improved scheme.

Cable Targets Green Growth

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:20:41 +0000

The location of a new �50 million centre that will accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies was announced by the Business Secretary Vince Cable today.

Millions For Eco-Friendly Homes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:07:36 +0000

An additional �87 million will be invested in affordable and energy efficient homes to support jobs in the construction industry, Housing Minister Keith Brown announced today.