Wednesday 26th August
3pm

Open to Members and Non-Members

As the drought continues to present challenges with access to water, and following recent announcements on government support, this is your opportunity to find out how the NFU is working on your behalf and to hear from, the Environment Agency. The meeting will be chaired by NFU Deputy president Paul Tompkins.

Introduction and welcome
• NFU Deputy President – Paul Tomkins
o Reflection on current situation on farm and discussions with Government and through the National Drought Group

NFU Policy Update
• NFU Water Resources Specialist – Mark Betson
o NPPF/ permitted development rights, livestock register, task and finish group, how we are supporting members.
• Senior Adviser (Support Schemes) – Richard Wordsworth
o Water management grant

Environment Agency Update
• Senior Water Resources Advisor – Mimi Broadman
o Winter refill outlook/ future policy
• Drought Project Manager (East Anglia Area) – Rob Bakewell
o A view of local regulatory position and working with abstractors

Q&A’s

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