River Roding Sewage Crisis: MP Drags Environment Agency to the Table
Following severe discharges at the Royston Gardens outfall, local officials demand answers from Thames Water as our waterways face unprecedented pollution.
600 Million Litres of Sewage Enter the River Roding in Redbridge Every Year, Study Finds
Cran Brook at Valentines Park is named as the single worst source of sewage pollution. Charities are calling on Redbridge Council, Thames Water and the Environment Agency to act urgently — but Thames Water says fixes could take up to a year.
Environment Agency Warns River Roding Trust Over Alders Brook Clean-Up — Citing Habitat Damage and Knotweed Spread
An Environment Agency investigation found the volunteer-led river clean-up damaged wildlife habitat and risked striking a live sewer pipe. No prosecution has been decided.
Barrister Faces Prison After Clearing Rubbish From River Roding Without a Permit
Paul Powlesland and volunteers pulled over 200 bags of rubbish from the river — then received a letter from the Environment Agency saying he's under investigation.
