Government Agencies and Departments

British Waterways

Creating sustainable waterways for the future.
Central Shires Waterway Unit, Peel’s Wharf, Lichfield, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3QZ
Tel: 01827 252000
Fax: 01827 288071
E-mail: enquiries.centralshires@britishwaterways.co.uk
Website: www.britishwaterways.co.uk

Countryside Agency  (West Midlands Region)

Agency responsible for advising government and taking action on issues affecting the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the English countryside.
1st Floor, Vincent House, Quay Place, 92-3 Edward Street, Birmingham, B1 2RA
Tel: 0121 233 9399
E-mail: info@westmids@countryside.gov.uk
Website: www.countryside.gov.uk

DEFRA

Working for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants.
Information Resource Centre, Lower Ground Floor, C/o Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR
Tel: (Helpline) 08459 33 55 77
E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.defra.gov.uk

English Heritage

Looking after the historical environment in England for future generations.
Customer Services Department, PO Box 569, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2YP
Tel: 0870 333 1181
Fax: 01793 414926
E-mail: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

English Nature

The Government Agency that champions conservation and wildlife and ecology throughout England.
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Team, Bronsil House, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1EP
Tel: 01531 638500
Fax: 01531 638501
E-mail: herefordshire.worcestershire@english-nature.org.uk
Website: www.english-nature.org.uk

Environment Agency

The Government agency responsible for protecting and improving the environment, water, land and air.
Midlands Regional Office, Sapphire East, 550 Streetsbrook Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 1QT
Tel: 08708 506506
E-mail: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk

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