Watlington Relief Road secures funding. However, some object. The decision nears amidst controversy. Oxfordshire Relief Road Receives £11m Funding Boost Amid Controversy Watlington might get a new road soon, planned for 50 years. This new road would provide an alternative route and connects to the B4009 outside of town. The road aims to help Watlington…
Estate used water equal to three Olympic pools during drought, fined nearly £20k for overuse. Estate Fined For Using Olympic Pools Worth of Water During Drought A rich woman’s estate got a hefty fine. The estate used a massive amount of water during a drought. They used water equal to three Olympic pools. Charlotte Townshend…
Ilchester Estate exceeded its water extraction license, leading to penalties and a pledge to improve monitoring. Dorset Estate Over Water Limit, Expresses Regret, Pays £28,000 Okay, so this estate in Dorset messed up. They took too much water from the River Frome, and apparently, they didn’t follow their water licence. That’s not good. Ilchester Estates…
Ilchester Estates fined over £28,000 for excessive water abstraction from the Dorset Frome during a drought period. Ilchester Estates Fined for Exceeding Water Usage Limits Ilchester Estates went over their water limit. They took too much water from the Dorset Frome. This happened from December 2022 to July 2023. They used almost 7,500 cubic meters…
Road raising proposal for flood defence in Upton-Upon-Severn is rejected due to lengthy closure concerns. Upton Road Flood Defence Plans Rejected Due to Disruption Concerns Hey, so there’s this road in Upton-Upon-Severn. It floods all the time and people wanted to raise the road for better flood protection. This would protect against a big flood…
Oxfordshire seeks funding for its flood alleviation scheme amid concerns over repeated delays and rural area support. Oxford Flood Scheme Must Be Ready To Go To Secure Vital Funding The government plans to spend money on flood defenses. This will happen over the next two years, and it should protect many homes nationwide. This commitment…
The Environment Agency begins a £1M project at Turf Lock, Mildenhall, to ease fish passage on the River Lark. River Lark Fish Pass: Environment Agency Starts £1 Million Work A project started near Mildenhall. It will cost one million pounds. They will help fish swim more freely. The River Lark is a rare chalk stream.…
Illegal waste from Radlett found at a Margate warehouse that later burned. The fire caused major disruption. Radlett Waste Illegally Dumped at Margate Warehouse Before Fire David Weeks and Lee Brookes were in court. They had a huge pile of garbage at a warehouse in Margate, Kent. The garbage drew flies and rats. The Environment…
Sailing groups and businesses are concerned about the Environment Agency’s coastal strategy affecting Lymington navigation. Lymington Groups Fear Coastal Strategy Impact on Navigation People are upset about coastal defense plans. These plans affect the area near Hurst Spit and Lymington. Sailing clubs and businesses strongly disagree with the ideas. The Environment Agency and others created…
Illegal waste from Watford dumped at a warehouse in Margate caused a massive fire and disruption. Two men are sentenced. Watford Waste Dumped Illegally at Warehouse That Burned Down David Weeks and Lee Brookes faced prosecution. They created a huge garbage pile that attracted flies and rats to a warehouse in Margate, Kent. The Environment…