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Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
Charity Commission guidance on running a village hall.
The Environment Agency has started a project to investigate the reasons behind poor water quality at Bridlington South beach, in East Yorkshire.
Common land, village greens and right to roam - find out your rights
2023 Bathing Water Compliance results.
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
2022 Bathing Water Compliance results.
A community event will take place next week to explain proposals for a mine water treatment scheme at Threlkeld, near Keswick.
Bridge heights and profiles, locks and facilities for boaters on the River Medway.
Details of bathing water quality for 2020. This information is normally updated for each location every Monday from June to mid September 2020. Due to the ongoing COVID19 emergency, DAERA Marine & Fisheries Division have currently postponed all field sampling...
Details of bathing water quality for 2019
Details of bathing water quality for 2021
How Defra will use your personal information when you submit an application for a site to be designated or de-designated as a bathing water.
Details of bathing water quality for 2020
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