Robert has welcomed the news that the Environment Agency (EA) and Ofwat have launched a major investigation into sewage treatment works, after new government-imposed checks led to water companies admitting that they could be releasing unpermitted sewage discharges into rivers and watercourses.
As the seasons change and we head into flooding season, Robert is joining with West Oxfordshire District Council to encourage residents to prepare their homes and businesses for flooding over the winter months.
The Government has announced that a new amendment will be tabled to the Environment Bill, enshrining in law a duty on water companies to secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impacts of discharges from storm overflows.
I wholeheartedly share the concerns of constituents about the use of storm overflows and, as a passionate conservationist, need no convincing as to the importance of ensuring clean and healthy rivers.
Robert said: "I appeared on BBC South recently to discuss road safety and explain how the A40 upgrades we secured in 2019 will help to improve safety on this important West Oxfordshire A-road."
