Dossier
riverbanks
Coverage of riverbanks in the Nexus archive.
- Almost 75% of England’s riverbanks ‘off limits’ to public, figures show
Almost 75% of England’s riverbanks are inaccessible to the public, according to data from the Right to Roam campaign. Campaigners are urging the government to establish a right of access to rivers, especially as heatwaves become more frequent. The restriction applies to most river catchments from Cornwall to the Tweed.
- KMC chief calls for cleanliness along riverbanks
KMC chief Challa Obulesu calls for improved cleanliness along riverbanks and urges officials to raise awareness among local residents. Inspections of catchment areas are being conducted to address the issue.