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Save Windermere March Draws 1,000 Supporters and Celebrities, Calling for Greater Protection Ahead of Election
On Saturday, 29th June, over 1,000 passionate supporters gathered in Windermere for the Save Windermere March, demanding greater protection for England’s largest lake. The event saw an incredible turnout, with local residents, environmental activists, and notable celebrities coming together in a unified call to action.
BBC: Sewage 'nuisance' complaint made against water firm
A council has been asked to investigate sewage discharges into Windermere, with campaigners claiming it constitutes a "nuisance" under environmental laws.
Save Windermere filed a complaint against United Utilities to Westmorland and Furness Council, alleging dozens of sewage discharges had caused a "statutory nuisance".
The Times: Campaigners accuse water company of ‘statutory nuisance’
A water company has created a potentially hazardous “statutory nuisance” by releasing millions of litres of raw sewage into England’s largest lake, campaigners have alleged in a legal first.
Save Windermere launches statutory nuisance complaint against United Utilities sewage discharging
Save Windermere, working with environmental barrister Nicholas Ostrowski, is demanding that Westmorland and Furness Council immediately investigate a statutory nuisance complaint made by the campaigning group.
Labour commits to ‘cleaning up’ Windermere
In a major win for Save Windermere, Labour’s environment secretary, Steve Reed, has announced they will prioritise Windermere in their plan to clean up Britain’s waterways.
The Mirror: Over 10,000 hospitalised with waterborne diseases as river sewage crisis deepens
More than 10,000 people have been hospitalised with waterborne diseases since the last election as the Tories' "sickening" record came under attack.
Celebrities to join Save Windermere march against sewage on 29th June
Save Windermere is holding a march to protest against sewage pollution in England’s largest lake. The march will be attended by a host of celebrity guests, including Coogan and Mack who will once again join the campaign.
The Westmorland Gazette: Steve Coogan and Lee Mack to return to Windermere march against sewage
Steve Coogan and Lee Mack are among the celebrities to return to a march against sewage dumping in Windermere.
NW Mail: Environment Agency confirms blue green algae in Windermere
The Environment Agency has confirmed there is a blue green algal bloom, which can cause sickness, in Windermere.
Surfers Against Sewage Join Save Windermere's Weekly Strike
Surfers Against Sewage kicked-off their UK Election Road-Trip at Save Windermere’s weekly Strike Against Sewage.
The Guardian: Protect Windermere from sewage, campaigners urge UK party leaders
Open letter signed by naturalist Chris Packham and comedian Paul Whitehouse says pollution is degrading lake. The next government must give Windermere greater protection from sewage pollution, campaigners including the naturalist Chris Packham and the comedian Paul Whitehouse have urged in an open letter to all party leaders.
NW Mail: Lakes Brew Co brews beer for Save Windermere campaign
A special beer has been created to raise money for a campaign protesting sewage pollution in Windermere. Lakes Brew Co has brewed an 'easy drinking, perfectly hopped light beer' and pledged to donate 10p from every can of Leave No Trace to the Save Windermere campaign.