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Berkshire factory farm plans rejected in win for river campaigners A major win for river campaigners has been secured in Berkshire. Plans for a 32,000-bird egg production unit near Marsh Benham, close to the River Kennet, have been rejected following strong objections from local residents, environmental groups, and anglers led by Action for the […] The post Plans for 32,000-bird “Megafarm” on the River Kennet Rejected appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
By Drew Richardson, Communities Coordinator, River Action The Dirty Man of Europe The UK is unaffectionately known as the ‘Dirty Man of Europe’ when it comes to the state of our rivers. Three-quarters of rivers now pose a risk to human health, with many of our great lakes and rivers turning green with algal blooms […] The post From Green to Clean – The Spanish community that saved their lake and what the UK can learn appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
In response to recent developments, we have written to Environment Secretary Steve Reed to welcome recent steps to prepare for placing Thames Water into a Special Administration Regime. BUT we’ve warned that writing off Thames Water’s debts only to sell the company to another private foreign investor would be a profound betrayal of the public. […]| River Action UK
DEFRA has issued stronger guidance on Farming Rules for Water. The change means that manure can now only be spread when crops actually need it – not at times it can just run off and pollute our river. After years of campaigning and legal pressure, we welcome this significant step forward that provides stronger protection […] The post Campaign Win! New DEFRA guidance a win for our rivers appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
River Action launches legal challenge over Government’s failure to explain when it will trigger special administration for Thames Water We have filed a legal claim over Environment Secretary Steve Reed’s failure to explain when he will trigger special administration for Thames Water and other failing water companies – despite having the legal mechanism to take […] The post River Action launches legal challenge against the Government over Thames Water failures appeared first on River A...| River Action UK
Q1. Tell us about yourself Hi I’m Samir, I grew up in the West Midlands but have spent the last decade living in Bristol where I recently completed a PhD in Social Policy. I have always enjoyed being in water, often spending a lot of time on canals in and around Birmingham, which has more […]| River Action UK
Water Commission fails to propose bold reform The Independent Water Commission’s final report fails to propose the bold reform urgently needed to fix the UK’s crumbling water system. While the report acknowledges the depth of the crisis, it ultimately offers “the illusion of change – not real change.” Our CEO James Wallace said: “This was […]| River Action UK
Q1. Tell us about yourself I live in West Wales and love walking the Pembrokeshire Coastal path watching wildlife such as grey seals, choughs and dolphins which we are fortunate to have on our doorstep. I grew up in the Peak District and spent many happy hours as a child bird watching amongst the hills […] The post Meet Tim Birch, River Action’s Policy and Advocacy Manager! appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
Thank you to Nigel Bond and the River Mole River Watch for much of the content provided in this blog Introducing River of the Month! Every month, we’ll be spotlighting a different river, sharing its wonders, its challenges, and the incredible people fighting to protect it. First up is… The River Mole. The River Mole […]| River Action UK
By Janet Coleman, River Kennet Campaigner Seriously clucked off As local residents lucky enough to live in Berkshire’s beautiful Kennet Valley we are seriously clucked off by the recent planning application from the landowner – the Sutton’s Estate – to locate a 32,000 bird intensive poultry unit at Bradfords Farm in a field designated AONB […]| River Action UK
River campaigners are in the High Court today, taking on Shropshire Council to stop the expansion of an industrial-scale poultry unit in the River Severn catchment. The legal challenge targets a proposed 200,000-bird facility near Shrewsbury—part of what River Action describes as a “reckless and unsustainable” surge in intensive factory farming across the region. This […]| River Action UK
Ofwat has forced customers to pay twice for water industry failures – and we are calling for urgent regulatory reform We are taking water regulator Ofwat to a full court hearing, to challenge the approach Ofwat took when it set the price that water companies like United Utilities can charge their customers. Ofwat’s approach was unlawful […] The post River Action granted permission to proceed with legal challenge against Ofwat appeared first on River Action UK.| River Action UK
By Emma Dearnaley, Head of Legal, River Action Last Wednesday and Thursday, we went to court to challenge Shropshire Council’s approval of yet another huge intensive poultry unit (watch the highlights in the video below). Our aim: to stop the unsustainable spread of factory farming across the county as part of River Action’s nationwide campaign […]| River Action UK
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High Court ruling sets national precedent that marks turning point for polluting factory farming in the UK We have won a major legal victory in the High Court against Shropshire Council today, successfully overturning the approval of a 200,000-bird intensive poultry unit near Shrewsbury in the River Severn catchment. The High Court judgment marks a […]| River Action UK
