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Drought Management in England

The Environment Agency is managing drought risk in England through updated response frameworks and coordination with water companies and local authorities to address growing water supply-demand gaps. The policy recognises that water scarcity threatens major infrastructure projects and economic development, with the gap projected to reach 5 billion litres per day by 2050. Current status is active consultation and framework development, with the Regulators' Alliance for Progress on Infrastructure Development (RAPID) coordinating multi-agency responses.

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18 Jul 2025 | Committee report linked

Defra told us that the importance of water to big investment and development opportunities was clear.36 But Water UK told us a lack of water in Cambridge had delayed the building of a new cancer hospital.37 The EA told us it had had to do a lot of work with local authorities and water companies to develop a plan which would allow for building 50,000 homes in and around Cambridge.38 The EA told us it has a statutory obligation to support sustainable development, but has nevertheless in some ca...

Defra told us that the importance of water to big investment and development opportunities was clear.36 But Water UK told us a lack of water in Cambridge had delayed the building of a new cancer hospital.37 The EA told us …

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