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Sheep dip is a hazardous substance – follow this code to reduce the risk of groundwater pollution when you use, store and dispose of dip.
How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.
The D1 exemption allows you to deposit dredging spoil on the banks of the water it was dredged from and treat it by screening and removing water.
The outline planning consent granted for the New Full Sutton Prison in September 2019 requires that the Ministry of Justice provides a new ditch skirting the southern part of the new prison site.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the buffering in-field ponds and ditches on arable land option.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the buffering in-field ponds and ditches in improved grassland option.
What you must do to avoid harming badgers and when you’ll need a licence.
Register to use a licence to maintain drainage ditches inhabited by little whirlpool ramshorn snails and find out how to report your actions.
Guidance on dredging and the removal of silt and sand from main rivers as a flood risk activity under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
If you find a flooded road or street, report it to your local council
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Southern panel, Judge J Dobson, Mr N Robinson FRICS and Mr E Shaylor on 12th January 2024
Aircraft struck a ditch during an attempted go-around, Priory Farm, Tibenham, Norfolk, 29 October 2016
Slurry from Bycott Farm near Tiverton ran into a stream causing pollution for at least 2 months, a court heard on Thursday 11 January.
Your local council is responsible for public drains - report a blockage.
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