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First phase takes place of re-stocking of River Weaver in Nantwich
The first phase of a three-year programme to re-stock River Weaver in Nantwich has taken place.
It comes 15 months after the river suffered devastating pollution incidents in 2023 which led to the deaths of thousands of fish.
Crewe & Nantwich MP calls for action on farming pollution
Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith has called for strong action against agricultural pollution after recent slurry dumping incidents in the River Weaver.
Mr Naismith MP spoke out in the House of Commons this week about the “urgent need for addressing agricultural slurry dumping”.
More than 50 farms near river probed after Nantwich pollution cases
The Environment Agency has investigated 54 farms as part of their probe into slurry pollution incidents which hit the River Weaver in Nantwich in 2023, it has emerged.
And they have taken 40 actions in total – including eight site warnings, four warning letters and one notice as part of the long-running probe.
Nantwich residents complain of workers’ idling engines
Residents in Nantwich have hit out at workers who are leaving vehicle engines idling, causing pollution in local streets.
Nantwich Town Council has been putting up “No Idling” signs at various locations in the town, including level crossings and the bus station.
WI groups join councillor to highlight River Weaver problems in Nantwich
South Cheshire WI groups teamed up with a Nantwich councillor to highlight the pollution problems in the River Weaver in the town.
Members of the Hough & District, Middlewyches, Woodnoth-cum-Shavington and Warmingham WI wanted to highlight the national “Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife” campaign.
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains
Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.
Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.
River Weaver in Nantwich to be re-stocked after fish pollution deaths
The River Weaver in Nantwich is to be re-stocked with thousands of fish this week to replace the many that died in pollution incidents last year.
Environment Agency officers have worked with Nantwich Angling Society on the re-stocking plan.
Nantwich Town councillor calls for River Weaver “steering group”
A Nantwich town councillor is bidding to set up a steering group to help tackle issues around the River Weaver such as flooding and pollution.
Cllr Anna Burton hopes the group will speak with “one voice” and act as a pressure group to ensure action is taken to help prevent future incidents.
New Nantwich campaign group bids to clean up River Weaver
Residents in Nantwich have launched a new “Clean the Weaver” campaign group after a series of pollution leaks into the river have killed thousands of fish.
Two major slurry spills have been recorded in the past week alone, which has been destructive for fish and wildlife along the river.
Environment Agency probe “slurry” pollution reports in River Weaver in Nantwich
The Environment Agency are believed to be investigating reports of “slurry” pollution in the River Weaver in Nantwich.
Witnesses say the EA has confirmed “a slug of slurry” is making its way down the river, causing the deaths of many fish along the watercourse.
Cheshire East councillor tells parents to switch off engines outside schools
By Ethan Davies, local democracy reporter
Parents collecting their children from school should switch their engines off to help improve air quality, says a Cheshire East Councillor.
Cllr Mick Warren, CEC cabinet member for communities, said “idling engines” is adding pollution and impacting on health.
“Plastic Free Nantwich” campaign to launch at pub talk
A national plastic pollution expert is to give a talk in Nantwich to start a campaign for the town to become ‘plastic free’.
Dr Sharon George, from Keele University, will be joining local people to launch the Plastic Free Nantwich at the Leopard pub on Wednesday March 20.
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