Lisa Tennant Announced as Preferred Candidate for Environment Agency Chair
The Environment Secretary announced Lisa Tennant as the UK Government's preferred candidate to serve as the new Chair of the Environment Agency ahead of parliamentary scrutiny.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on 31 October 2026 that Lisa Tennant is the preferred candidate to chair the Environment Agency.
Tennant will appear before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee for a formal pre-appointment hearing prior to final ministerial confirmation.
The Environment Agency is the non-departmental public body responsible for flood resilience, water quality regulation and environmental protection across England.
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Lisa Tennant announced for Environment Agency Chair
Preferred candidate designated ahead of parliamentary select committee hearing.
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