By River Ancholme pollution and algae update
MP updates on River Ancholme pollution and algae after local residents and fishermen voice concerns.
Brigg MP, Andrew Percy, has released a statement saying: “Following residents contacting me regarding pollution and algae/weed growth issues in the River Ancholme near Brigg, I have been making representation to the Environment Agency and asked for an urgent update on what they were doing to address these issues.
The Environment Agency responded by saying: “The River Ancholme is managed by both our Waterways and our Flood and Coastal Risk Management teams for navigation and flood risk purposes.
“Our Contractors are currently undertaking the annual weed cut on the River Ancholme. They completed the Old River loop through Brigg last week and are now working on the main river, heading towards South Ferriby.
