Michelle
Dolphin - 30-Jun-2008 - Members of the public
could potentially hold vital clues to a
suspected fly-tipping incident in Darley
Dale, Derbyshire on 22 May 2008.
The Environment Agency received an allegation
from a member of the public reporting that
three men travelling in a van deposited
tyres on Flash Lane, near Darley Dale, Derbyshire
before leaving the location. The suspected
vehicle was a distinctive white old style
Bedford van with a red flash along the side
rising to the top at the rear of the vehicle
with the letters ‘cnt’ written above. The
number plate, however, had been blanked
out using cardboard.
Tim Ross from the Environment
Agency said: ‘We would especially like to
hear from anyone who might have information
about this incident. We are continuing our
investigation and looking at all possible
avenues. North Derbyshire has experienced
a lot of tyre fly-tipping in the past 12
months. This costs the tax payer money to
clean up and is simply unacceptable.”
Anyone with knowledge
of this suspected fly-tipping can call the
Environment Agency’s free 24-hour incident
hotline on 0800 80 70 60.
The Environment Agency
is currently working in partnership with
the nine local authorities within Derbyshire
to tackle fly-tipping, through the Derbyshire
Fly-tipping Project. This project is funded
by the Derbyshire Local Area Agreement fund.
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Environment Agency to
attend Cheltenham Flood Fair
Michelle Dolphin - 1-Jul-2008
- On Thursday 10 July 2008, between 2.00pm
and 6.30pm the Environment Agency will be
attending Cheltenham Flood Fair, at Cheltenham
Town Hall, Imperial Square, Cheltenham to
tell people about a new flood watch service
and provide advice on how they can help
reduce the damage and distress caused by
flooding.
The Flood Fair has been
organised by Cheltenham Borough Council
in conjunction with the National Flood Forum.
There will be a variety of flood protection
products on show plus advice from the Council,
Environment Agency and the National Flood
Forum.
The Environment Agency
will provide details of the new flood watch
service in the area and will be available
for advice on how to prepare for flooding.
We will also be providing free flood packs
to encourage people to do more to prepare.
Flood Risk Manager,
Anthony Perry, says “We are working hard
to reduce flood risk for people in Cheltenham
and the new flood watch is part of the work
we are doing. But there is much that people
can do themselves to reduce the risk, and
to minimise the damage and distress that
floods can cause. We hope people will come
and talk to us at the Flood Fair and get
their free flood pack. For those who cannot
attend on the day advice is available on
our website www.environment-agency.gov.uk
or by calling Floodline on 0845 988 1188.”
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Environment Agency at
Tacklefest
Rita Penman - 4-Jul-2008
- Visitors to Tacklefest 2008 next weekend
(12/13) will be able to find out more about
the fisheries work carried out by the Environment
Agency.
Tacklefest takes place
at the Nene Embankment in Peterborough on
12 and 13 July 2008. Fisheries staff will
be on the Agency stand to discuss the full
range of fisheries and fishing work carried
out, including angling participation projects,
habitat improvements, fish stocking and
many other issues.
Fisheries spokesman
Nigel Tomlinson is anticipating a successful
event. ‘Tacklefest is always an interesting
and enjoyable two days and it is a valuable
opportunity to meet with more anglers to
talk about our fisheries activities. Whether
it’s finding new fishing venues, angling
coaching or other fishing related topic,
our staff will be on hand to discuss these
on the stand.’
As well as Agency staff,
Reel People, the organisation for anglers
with disabilities, will be available at
the venue from 9.30am to 5.00 pm each day
to answer questions and offer advice. There
will be a range of displays showing how
the Environment Agency is improving the
fisheries environment and contributing to
the nation’s favourite sporting pastime.
