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23
Dec 2022
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP to 'submit case' for River Nidd bathing water status in 2023
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones has said he intends to submit a case to government to achieve designated bathing water status on the River Nidd next year.
Concerns about Nidd water quality increased in summer this year following reports of numerous people falling ill after entering the water.
A campaign to achieve bathing water status on the Nidd near the Lido at Knaresborough would oblige the Environment Agency to put plans in place to monitor and protect the water.
Writing on his Community News website, Mr Jones said he intends to work with businesses and residents to submit a case to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2023.
He said:
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- Andrew Jones MP ‘confident’ of achieving bathing water status for River Nidd
Mr Jones, who secured a debate on the matter in parliament this year, has previously said he is “confident” that there is a case for designating the area as bathing water status.
The Conservative MP also met with Rebecca Pow, environmental quality minister, to raise the issue this month.
Cllr Hannah Gostlow, Liberal Democrat councillor for Knaresborough East on North Yorkshire County Council, said efforts had also been made by the town council and local community to clean up the Nidd.
She said:
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