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The bathing water season has started today, with monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway.
Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE, Mr M Ayres FRICS and Mr M Jenkinson on 11 November 2022
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Southern Region, Mrs J Coupe FRICS (Chairman), Mr M Donaldson FRICS MCIArb MAE and Mr J Reichel BSc MRICS on 26 July 2022
Find out if you can get VAT relief if you're having building work done in your home related to your disability.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
Southern Region, Judge J Dobson on 11 November 2020
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.
In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent.
Judge J Dobson, Mrs A Clist MRICS and Ms J Dalal on 21st August 2023
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