Bathing Water Status welcomed but sewage figures slammed
The River Tone through Taunton’s French Weir Park has been officially designated with Bathing Water Status today (Monday).
The River Tone through Taunton’s French Weir Park has been officially designated with Bathing Water Status today (Monday).
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s news that Coniston has been awarded bathing water status. In March last year, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) rejected bids for bathing water status for Coniston.
Responding to the Prime Minister's speech today, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
The Home Upgrade Grant (HUG2) funds energy efficiency upgrades for Folkestone homes that are not connected to the gas network, Folkestone & Hythe District has a high number of eligible homes / households.
New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in Liverpool for 5,771 hours in 2023.
Responding to the news that Biffa have launched legal action against the Scottish Government over the Deposit Return scheme, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said: