North Devon water quality on the agenda at special public meeting

Water quality in North Devon will be discussed at a special council meeting later this month.

Following ongoing public concerns about sewage discharges, North Devon Council's policy development committee has invited various stakeholders to a public meeting to discuss the issues around sewage and the water quality of the district's rivers and beaches.

The takes place on Thursday, February 29 and will be attended by representatives from The National Trust, National Farmers Union, South West Water, Environment Agency, North Devon Biosphere, North Devon Surf Reserve, Westcountry Rivers Trust, North Devon Angling News and Surfers Against Sewage.

Committee chair, Councillor Liz Spear, said: “We have heard from residents their concerns around water quality and sewage affecting our incredible beaches and waterways.

“We have therefore invited a range of colleagues from relevant groups and agencies to this special public meeting where we hope to be able to gain an understanding of the issues and look for solutions. We are looking forward to a positive and constructive discussion.”

The policy development committee meeting takes place in the South West Institute Development Building at Petroc on Thursday, February 29 at 6.30pm.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the meeting can submit questions by email to kelly.stanley@northdevon.gov.uk before Wednesday, February 21.