Many residents and community groups contact
Councillors to express concerns about seemingly increasing
incidents of sewer pollution to rivers and streams in our area. The
national and local media highlight some of these issues and has
become more high profile in the past year or so, particularly with
Climate Change. Some campaign groups are encouraging dialogue with
relevant authorities to try and improve our rivers for many
reasons.
Werneth Area has a number of rivers and streams running through its
area and was aware of recent reports on their poor condition with
regard to pollution levels. It was therefore agreed the Scrutiny
Review of Sewage pollution in local waterways and rivers was needed
this is the resultant report
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bredbury & Woodley; Bredbury Green & Romiley;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/05/2023
Decision due: 27 Jun 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Climate Change & Environment
Lead director: Director of Place Management
Department: Services to Place
Contact: Sue Stevenson, Services to Place Email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161-474-4351.
Consultation process
N/A
Forward Plan Reference: CC&E1
Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A
Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Communities & Housing