The freezing weather during the week starting 8 February, and the thaw that is forecast to follow, brings with it an increased risk of burst pipes, including at homes and businesses. Read more ...

Dallow Downs & Winsdon Hill (DD&WH) and Cowslip Meadow, have gained national status as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as announced by Natural England on 14th October 2020. Read more ...

Every September on the Fourth Sunday is World Rivers Day. Read more ...

The Houghton Brook project team collaborated with partners earlier this month to host the Environment Agency’s first virtual breaking-ground event, marking the first stage of construction of the flood alleviation scheme. Read more ...

A consultation has begun on proposed changes to the water company water resources planning guideline. Read more ...

Work begins on the Houghton Brook Flood Storage Area this week, beginning with some tree felling and site clearance.  Read more ...

The river improvement project at The Moor has recently been completed. Read more ...

To support efforts to keep the River Lea healthy, a member of Groundwork staff supported the council-led river clean-up event at Wardown Park on the 27 February 2020. Read more ...

During February half term 2020 families were invited to take part in 'Wildplay by the River'. Read more ...

As part of the work by the Luton Lea Catchment Partnership, community charity Groundwork East is installing a kingfisher nesting box into the sheet piling at Manor Road Park, Luton. Read more ...