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Herefordshire Council issues enforcement notice over brook reprofiling

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 18

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  1. Norman criticized the Environment Agency and local authorities during a House of Commons debate on flood response.
  2. Met Office warns of wetter conditions near Hereford, prompting government pledges for flood protection and risk assessment.
  3. Norman criticized EA's response, while a flood plan was submitted to the agency.
  4. The Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council have taken on joint responsibility for promised infrastructure improvements.

How it started

2 reports, 1 independent, last reported Jun 30. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Herefordshire Council accused a landowner near Canon Pyon of unpermitted reprofiling of the Wellington Brook, which has been cited as a recurring cause of flooding in the village. The Council served an enforcement notice obliging the owner to return the brook to its original state. A local parish council member noted that while the notice was displayed, it appeared to have since been taken down, suggesting the landowner may have responded.

From herefordtimes.com

Why it matters

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Council officers determined that the alteration to the brook could increase the risk of local flooding. The action represents the Council's use of legal enforcement to manage local flood risk and land use within Herefordshire.

From herefordtimes.com

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How it developed

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  1. Met Office warns of wetter conditions near Hereford, prompting government pledges for flood protection and risk assessment.Sub-event
  2. The Environment Agency and Herefordshire Council have taken on joint responsibility for promised infrastructure improvements.Sub-event
  3. A project involving Herefordshire Council is underway, requiring review from the relevant environmental body, while a council member addresses public inquiries.Sub-event
  4. Council is responsible for managing flood risk and land use in the area.1 source

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