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Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
Check the tariff classification for antimicrobial bathing systems.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Check the tariff classification for a shower-bath in the form of a flat tray.
Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout.
Southern Region, Judge David Clarke, Michael Ayres FRICS, Michael Jenkinson on 17 July 2023
The bathing water season has started today, with monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway.
Product recall for Children’s Toy Baby Doll in Bathtub Shower Set, Pretend Role Play Game presenting a chemical and choking risk.
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE and Mrs A Clist MRICS on 30 June 2023
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Find out if you can get VAT relief if you're having building work done in your home related to your disability.
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
Residential Property First Tier Tribunal Decision of Judge Neil Martindale on Thursday 3th June 2021.
Southern Region, Judge Tildesley OBE, Mr M Ayres FRICS and Mr M Jenkinson on 11 November 2022
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.
Product Safety Report for a Bath Toy presenting a medium risk of choking.
Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.
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