The rivers Wye, Lugg and Usk are vital to the ecology, community, economy and culture of Herefordshire, Powys, and Monmouthshire. The rivers, and their tributaries, span conservation areas supporting huge numbers of protected plants and animals.
However, high levels of pollution in these rivers are causing significant issues for local residents and businesses.
There is also a blanket ban on building near the River Lugg which has also had a huge impact on local businesses and residents. Herefordshire County Council imposed planning restrictions in the Lugg catchment in October 2019 unless developers could demonstrate “nutrient neutrality” – in an effort to mitigate nutrient pollution in the River Lugg, which is a designated Special Area of Conservation.
Now, thousands of individuals and businesses are joining a collective legal action against Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and the Avara Foods poultry group alleging that a material cause of the high nutrient levels is the pollution allegedly caused by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and the Avara Foods poultry group (including Avara Foods and Freemans of Newent).
The collective legal action could help individuals and businesses recoup some of the losses they have suffered if they win their claim.
To find out more about the claim please visit www.leighday.co.uk/riverwyeclaim
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