Decision details

To grant a license to Herefordshire Wildlife Trust granting permission to access various stretches of the waterway via Council owned land for the purposes of carrying out maintenance.

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) require the license as part of their bid to the EA to demonstrate they have the ability to deliver the River City Project.
2. HWT will carry out maintenance and upgrading works on Herefordshire Council owned land where appropriate.
3. The license will allow HWT to improve the area which will benefit the rivers and wetlands across the city.
4. The works will open up areas of riverside walks, which are currently overgrown and neglected, for the benefit of the public and the flora and fauna that lives in and around them. The project will also increase the public awareness of the natural environment through the use of information boards and waymarkers.

Contact: Michelle Chadd Email: michelle.chadd4@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261552.

Publication date: 12/06/2025

Date of decision: 16/05/2025

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