‘Environmental organisations have not “changed their tune” on planning reforms As it stands, the bill has major flaws and is a long way from achieving a win-win for nature and development.’ Will @AntBreach correct his misinformation now? theguardian.com/politics/202…

The Planning & Infrastructure Bill gives a green light to kill nature It will destroy wildlife and push species closer to extinction. The Government promised a win-win for nature and growth. It’s not too late to keep that promise. I urge Ministers to back my proposals.

Fancy getting your wellies on and helping river wildlife? This Saturday 7th June, Thames21 is running a himalayan balsam bash on the Gallos Brook, Islip. Sign up for the morning (10am - 1pm) here book.plinth.org.uk/e/uvlUveB… and afternoon (2pm - 5pm) here book.plinth.org.uk/e/k6usLSI….

It was a real joy to be interviewed for the @swim_out podcast last month - the episode "pollution in our rivers ans swim spots" is available now! Listen here swimout.net/podcasts/

The government is trying to sneak through a new Bill which would dismantle nature protection laws. Oppose it now: Sign the open letter from the Wildlife Trusts: action.wildlifetrusts.org/pa…

How to use the Oxford Rivers Portal to find out about river levels, river pollution, flood warnings and more: youtube.com/watch?v=LY_INhQQ… @OxfordCity @OxfordFAS @OxfordshireCC

Rivers likely excluded from bathing water regulations by new feasibility test theguardian.com/environment/…

🚨 Too polluted to protect? 🚨 The UK government’s new Bathing Water reforms could BLOCK polluted swimming spots from getting designated status—meaning no monitoring, no investment, and no pressure on polluters to clean up their mess. 😡❌ The new proposed ‘feasibility test’ means if a site is too polluted and costly to fix, it could be denied bathing water status altogether. No status = no action. Polluters win, water users lose. 👎 If this had been in place in 2020, 20 sites—including Ogmore-by-Sea and the River Cam—might NEVER have been protected. We're glad to see applications will re-open this year, allowing more communities to fight to protect their wild waters. ✅✊ ☀️❄️ The fixed bathing season will be scrapped, meaning a more flexible approach to monitoring, but we must ensure this doesn’t create more hoops for communities to jump through. It's also great to see the end of automatic de-designation—a lifeline for sites receiving ‘poor’ classifications year after year, ensuring they aren't written off. 🛟 Our campaigners and communities have fought hard for these wins, and we’re stoked to see progress. But the fight’s not over. Without real action to clean up pollution, these changes don’t go far enough. We need urgent reform to fix our broken water industry, prioritise public health and the environment over polluter profits. 💥🌊 What can you do to take action? ➡️ Apply for bathing water status in your community or support a campaign to help secure protections for your local blue space. Start the process now at Protecting Wild Waters: pulse.ly/nvtkcqcaza #EndSewagePollution #BathingWaterRegulationsReform #ProtectingWildWaters

Did you know that on the Oxford Rivers Portal we have bacteria levels at 15 popular swimming spots on the Thames? Check it out here oxfordrivers.ceh.ac.uk/ @OxfordshireCC @SouthOxon @BBCOxford @outdoorswimming

#Oxfordshire! Knowledge is power, and our rivers need you! Come along to our free webinar on Tuesday 28th January at 7pm where we will demystify river pollution and show you how to get the most up-to-date information. Sign up here: book.plinth.org.uk/e/9FId9fg…

Thames Water is seeking High Court approval for a £3bn emergency loan Professor of law @KCL_Law @ewan_mg tells us why he isn't happy about this #KayBurley SS

🚨 It's no surprise, but finally the Office of Environmental Protection (OEP) have concluded that the government and regulators have broken the law by being too lenient on water companies that 'spill' sewage. 🚨 📢 The OEP said sewage releases should only be allowed in exceptional circumstances, such as during unusually heavy rainfall, but that "this has not always been the case". 📢 It's time for the government to live up to its promises and start holding water companies to account, and even more important that we keep up the pressure. You can help by signing our petition to ban water company bailouts - pulse.ly/tuyoys9fwh

Finally! The OEP confirms what environmental campaigners have been saying for years: Ofwat, the EA and DEFRA have all been illegally allowing water companies to discharge raw sewage in unexceptional circumstances. They could be taken to court. theguardian.com/environment/…

Nature doesn't need to be the enemy of growth💚 By investing in the planning system & supporting local authorities we can have good homes, reduced pollution in our rivers & better access to nature🏡 @HilaryMcGrady for @theipaper👇 inews.co.uk/opinion/keir-sta…