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Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East

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Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East

@EnvAgencyYNE

It's our job to look after your environment & create better places for people & wildlife in Yorkshire & the North East. To report an incident call 0800 807060.

Leeds/York/Newcastle

environment-agency.gov.uk

Joined December 2010

Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 17
We've served a suspension notice on the operators of Seaton Meadows landfill site in Seaton Carew. This means operator SMLF Ltd must not bring any more waste on to the site with immediate effect. Read more: bit.ly/4pqk5ja
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 15
We're working with @NorthumbrianH2O and North Tyneside Council to investigate factors affecting Cullercoats bathing water site. We've pledged further resources to make sure all potential sources of pollution are identified and appropriate action taken. nwg.co.uk/news-and-media…
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Jul 15
Roaring on the #ThreeLions today? If you’re watching near water, know what to do if someone gets into difficulty in the water. Remember: 📞Phone 🗣️Float 🛟Throw #BeAMate 📷: @hackney_bridge
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 13
Share what you see at England’s rivers, lakes and beaches with our new BluePrint digital tool. If you're out for a walk, paddle or swim your observations will help us build a clearer picture of how waterbodies are used and spot potential issues earlier. environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2026/02/17/lau…
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Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 13
Don't forget the public consultation to help shape the future of nature in South Yorkshire is open until Friday 31 July. Share your views before then and you could win £100. southyorkshirenaturerecovery.co.uk #SouthYorkshireLNRS
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Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 11
Housing company Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd has been fined £300,000 for polluting a North East stream. It happened when the company was building new homes at Eden Gardens, Sedgefield. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4fucJb7
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 10
Officers investigating an illegal waste site in Bradford have seized a heavy goods vehicle connected to the site. It was seized in a rural location on the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire work to track down those involved continues. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4f40xMU
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 9
It looks set to be another sunny weekend ahead 🌞 Are you planning a trip to your nearest bathing water? 🏖️ Don't forget to check Swimfo to find out the water quality and conditions before you go 🌊 environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/
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Jul 8
We've launched an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste on land in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Waste crime scars communities which is why we’re acting quickly to tackle illegal activity and shut down sites Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 8
We've carried out a multi-agency site visit at a waste site in County Durham. We were checking the site had made improvements, required by an enforcement notice, to ensure the operator is in compliance with its environmental permit.
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Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 7
🏊‍♂️ Advice against bathing at sites across Hartlepool, Redcar and Cleveland has now been lifted. Please check Swimfo for the latest updates before you swim: sas.org.uk/swimfo/ 🌊
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 7
Northumbrian Water pays £550,000 for environmental improvements following two separate pollution incidents in the North East. Both incidents involved unauthorised sewage discharges into local streams. The cash will bolster environmental improvements.
More than half a million secured for environmental improvements
From gov.uk
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 3
We've launched an investigation into the illegal dumping of waste on land in Bradford, West Yorkshire. It's estimated several thousand tonnes of mixed household and commercial waste had been dumped. Read more: bit.ly/3SIf5dJ
Environment Agency - Yorkshire & North East
@EnvAgencyYNE
Jul 3
📢Our officers are continuing to respond to the pollution incident in the River Tees, checking impacted areas and taking samples. Northumbrian Water are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. Check Swimfo for the latest swimming advice: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/🌊