EA website closure 'worrying'

Cedrec’s environment and safety consultant Richard Clarke was commenting on the Environment Agency’s decision to shift its web content to www.gov.uk/environment-agency before closing its website in April. 

"It’s no great surprise the Environment Agency’s website is stopping,” said Richard Clarke, "but nonetheless it might be seen as a short sighted move, particularly as it’ll be of concern that the online content of such an important organisation could potentially become diluted and lost amid the problems and confusion of a one-stop site.

"We have concerns that the Government has tried to simplify things too much, and that those writing the web pages just don’t have the knowledge or experience required."

Cedrec specialises in providing public and private sector organisations with help and advice in understanding, interpreting and complying with environmental and safety legislation.