Issue - meetings

Update from TAG and steps to producing a future River Wye Nutrient Management Plan performance report

Meeting: 21/01/2026 - Wye Catchment Nutrient Management Board (Item 8.)

Wider updates from members of the board

To receive updates on activity from members of the Wye Catchment Nutrient Management Board.

[Voting board members and other participants]


Meeting: 22/10/2025 - Wye Catchment Nutrient Management Board (Item 26)

Wider updates from members of the board

To receive updates on activity from members of the Wye Catchment Nutrient Management Board.

[Voting board members and other participants]

·             Dr Louise Bodnar, Voice of the River, has asked that board members’ attention is drawn to the film ‘A story of one British River – The River Wye’ by documentary filmmaker Mykyta Osadchyi, made available on the ‘This is the River Wye’ YouTube channel (link below):

https://youtu.be/i45B-NfPr-4?si=Foq9BgmgoxshxaVw

Minutes:

The principal points included:

 

i.             Attention was drawn to the film ‘A story of one British River – The River Wye’ by documentary filmmaker Mykyta Osadchyi.

 

ii.            There was brief discussion about the challenges around obtaining position statements on court rulings from responsible bodies.  A board member suggested that an open discussion with representatives of planning / legal teams may enhance understanding of the approaches being taken by planning authorities.

 

iii.          In response to a question about the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) press release ‘Environmental permit change consultations launched’, as referenced at the previous meeting, Ann Weedy said that a written update would be provided; this was published after the meeting in (post-meeting) Supplement A (link).

 

iv.          Updates were provided on CPRE’s Hedgerow Heroes Herefordshire campaign and the Mud Spotter initiative in conjunction with the Environment Agency.