East Anglia and the South East are officially in drought. Other areas continue to be affected by dry weather.

Tips on how to save water:

• Save water

• Conserve water in your business

Droughts explained

As part of water management in the future it is important that we improve our rivers so that they are better able to cope with the changing climate.

In response to Pitt Review Recommendation 27, a report has been published with guidance on greater working with natural processes in flood and coastal erosion risk management.Go to:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/research/planning/136425.aspx

Let us know your thoughts on the measures identified - are these appropriate?

A planning application to create important new habitat for birds on the Tees Estuary has been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council by the Environment Agency.