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SEPA launches new surface water and small watercourses flood maps to strengthen Scotland’s climate resilience
12 March 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have unveiled new surface water flood maps, which for the first time include small watercourses. This new level of detail provides Scotland with the most detailed and accurate picture of where flooding could occur from heavy rainfall.
Have your say on how business environmental performance is reported in Scotland
31 March 2025
SEPA are launching a consultation on a proposed Environmental Performance Assessment Scheme (EPAS) - a fair way of reporting on how businesses are meeting their responsibilities.
SEPA warns of early water scarcity risk as dry spell continues
04 April 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is warning that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses urged to take action now to manage their water use and ensure their operations have climate resilience built in.
Fire at battery recycling centre
09 April 2025
SEPA are supporting a multi-agency response to the fire at a battery recycling facility in Kilwinning, which started on Wednesday 9th April.
Update 10th April : SEPA response to fire at battery site in Kilwinning
10 April 2025
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have been part of the multi-agency response to the fire at the battery site in Kilwinning which began yesterday (Wednesday 9th April).
Glasgow drycleaners issued penalties totalling £9,898 after failing to obtain permits
14 April 2025
Three Glasgow drycleaning businesses have been served with civil penalties totalling £9,898.34 by Scotland’s environmental regulator for operating without a Pollution Prevention and Control Permit.