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Monitor Environment Agency 29 Oct 2026

Notice: CT7 0HL, Reclamet Holdings Ltd: Permit number: EPR/JB3501LT (EAWML 10381), The Recycling Centre, Woodchurch Road, Birchington, Kent - Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/EPR/25/605

The Environment Agency has revoked the environmental permit for Reclamet (Holdings) Limited’s recycling centre in Birchington, Kent, citing breach of permit conditions linked to significant noise pollution and a failure to implement adequate mitigation. The operator has appealed the revocation, and the matter is due to be heard at a public inquiry in May 2026.

Environment & Flood Risk Regulation Compliance

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Monitor Environment Agency 29 Oct 2026

Regulators publish first joint report on water industry performance, giving the public a clearer picture of company performance

The Environment Agency, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Natural Resources Wales and Ofwat have published their first joint Water Industry Performance Insights report, combining evidence to give a clearer picture of water company performance. The report highlights strong drinking water quality but continued underperformance on wastewater and pollution, with regulators signalling tougher enforcement where standards are not met.

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Monitor Environment Agency 28 Oct 2026

How to comply with packaging recycling obligations as a large producer

The Environment Agency has updated guidance for large producers on meeting packaging recycling obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. The update clarifies how to acquire and use PRNs and PERNs, submit certificates or statements of compliance, and meet the 31 January deadline, alongside revised targets and fee guidance.

Regulation Compliance Environment & Flood Risk

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Monitor Environment Agency 28 Oct 2026

Curfew and clean-up order for Cornwall waste criminal

The Environment Agency has secured convictions against a Cornwall developer and his company for illegal waste dumping, burning and operating an unauthorised waste site near Newquay. The court imposed a suspended prison sentence, curfew, director disqualification, fines and a requirement to clear the site within 12 months after evidence showed large volumes of mixed waste, including asbestos, had been deposited and buried.

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Monitor Construction News 26 Oct 2026

HS2 and Hinkley work halted by weekend storms

Severe weekend storms disrupted major infrastructure and construction activity across the UK, forcing HS2 to postpone works on the Water Orton viaduct and temporarily halting construction at Hinkley Point C. The weather also caused widespread transport disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to the network, while a separate scaffolding collapse in Streatham led to two hospitalisations and HSE involvement.

Health and Safety Building Safety Environment & Flood Risk

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Monitor Environment Agency 26 Oct 2026

Statutory guidance: Waste (miscellaneous) charging scheme

The Environment Agency has updated its statutory charging scheme for waste (miscellaneous), consolidating amendments through August 2025 and revising charges in line with CPI and a recent cost of service consultation. The notice also flags future annual charge increases from 1 April 2027 and updates to definitions and provisions relating to household waste and simpler recycling.

Regulation Compliance Environment & Flood Risk

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Monitor Place North West 23 Oct 2026

Oldham refuses 37 affordable homes against officer recommendation

Oldham councillors refused outline permission for 37 affordable homes in Royton, despite a planning officer recommendation for approval. The committee cited highway safety, land contamination, flooding and the loss of a designated green corridor, with members warned that these reasons could be vulnerable on appeal.

Planning Housing Market Environment & Flood Risk

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Monitor Environment Agency 22 Oct 2026

Request an ammonia screening assessment

The Environment Agency has updated guidance for requesting an ammonia screening assessment as part of intensive farming permit applications. The notice confirms that the existing ammonia screening tool is being replaced by SCAIL Agriculture, with updated screening distances and revised spreadsheet forms for pigs and poultry.

Environment & Flood Risk Regulation Compliance

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Monitor Environment Agency 22 Oct 2026

CCTV appeal after Lancashire waste dumping

The Environment Agency is seeking information about a deliberate waste dumping incident in Nelson, Lancashire, where around 75 tonnes of mixed commercial and household waste were deposited at a mill yard. The agency says the dumping involved cloned vehicle registration plates and has left the landowner facing significant clean-up costs.

Environment & Flood Risk Legal Updates Compliance

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Monitor Environment Agency 21 Oct 2026

Consultation opens on Fornax permit draft decision

The Environment Agency has opened consultation on its draft decision to grant an environmental permit to Fornax (North East) Ltd for an energy-from-waste facility at Merchant Park, Newton Aycliffe. The draft decision follows a previous public consultation and indicates the Agency is minded to approve the permit, subject to final review of responses and legal requirements.

Environment & Flood Risk Regulation Health and Safety

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Monitor Environment Agency 21 Oct 2026

Guidance: Waste exemptions: how to choose, register and pay

The Environment Agency has updated its guidance on registering waste exemptions, including revised charges, new digital registration processes and clearer instructions for multiple-site and linear network registrations. It also flags that waste exemption rules are due to change from January 2027, subject to Parliamentary approval, and clarifies renewal requirements and charity eligibility.

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Monitor Environment Agency 20 Oct 2026

Water company bosses update National Drought Group on resilience

The Environment Agency reports that water company chief executives have updated the National Drought Group on measures being taken to protect public supplies during severe drought conditions in parts of England. Actions include daily monitoring of reservoir and river levels, reduced overnight water pressure where appropriate, accelerated leak detection, and transferring water within networks to support low reservoirs.

Environment & Flood Risk Regulation Housing Market

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