Blackpool beaches still under 'Don't Swim' warning a week after 'appalling' sewage leak
Blackpool Council's leader has sharply criticised the 'appalling' sewage problem affecting the Lancashire coastline, with a leading environmentalist calling for government intervention and potential fines if water companies fail to meet targets.
Over a week later, the warning is still active. Lynn Williams, the leader of Blackpool Council, has described the situation as "appalling". Also appearing on Radio 4 with Coun Williams was environmentalist Feargal Sharkey. Known as the lead vocalist of punk band The Undertones, Sharkey accused United Utilities of being "by far and away the country's largest dumper of sewage". "The coast from Cumbria to Cornwall, around Kent to Berwick-upon-Tweed, is flagged with sewage being dumped onto our beaches," he said.
Sharkey highlighted "regulatory failures" across the North West and the country with regard to waste management. He also stated that United Utilities has a "systemic problem" and "no problem with money", referencing the shareholder payout.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach named among best in the world and better than DisneyA trip to the seaside theme park is among 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 'Things to Do'
Læs mere »
Sewage still leaking into sea off Blackpool - Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency cannot confirm if the water off the Fylde Coast will be safe by the weekend.
Læs mere »
Blackpool care home resident dies from pressure sore infections after failuresHighbury House Care Home, run by DM Care Limited, and the home's manager Rebecca Tucker 'failed to protect' Mary Fallon from 'avoidable harm', the Care Quality Commission said
Læs mere »
Search called off for firefighter who went missing during charity Channel swimThe search for firefighter Iain Hughes, who went missing in the water while swimming the English Channel for charity, has been called off.
Læs mere »
Search called off for missing Black Country firefighter doing charity swim in English ChannelThe search for a missing West Midlands firefighter who was swimming the English Channel for charity has been called off, authorities have confirmed.
Læs mere »