Local authorities believe the Environment Agency is best-placed to tackle landfills. But years of austerity means they can't necessarily provide the level of protection that they want to.
I worked with EA for several years on flood risk management. EA is chronically underfunded for day to day function. Teams are unable to deliver their work. Revenue streams are pared to the bone. One off capital money that attracts public attention particularly for flood defences is produced as if by magic from Defra. There is little public realisation the parlous condition of EA
I worked with EA for several years on flood risk management. EA is chronically underfunded for day to day function. Teams are unable to deliver their work. Revenue streams are pared to the bone. One off capital money that attracts public attention particularly for flood defences is produced as if by magic from Defra. There is little public realisation the parlous condition of EA