Lewes District Council has passed a motion that marks the first step towards creating a...

Published: 1:23 am February 23, 2023
Updated: 9:56 am October 8, 2025
Council Passes First-ever Rights Of River Motion In England

Lewes District Council has passed a motion that marks the first step towards creating a Rights of River Ouse Charter with partner organisations to secure the river’s health and its right to be pollution-free.

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Councillor Matthew Bird, Cabinet Member for Sustainability, proposed the Rights of River motion at last night’s (February 20) Full Council and it was seconded by Councillor Sean Macleod.

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