Rubbish removed from North Yorkshire river after summer drought
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:33 · Archive
A shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are being cleared from the River Derwent near Malton and Norton after low summer water levels exposed the debris.
Following the hot weather over the summer, reduced water levels in the River Derwent near County Bridge between Malton and Norton have revealed rubbish accumulation in the river, including a shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs.
North Yorkshire Councillor Keane Duncan said he has been liaising with various agencies to secure the removal of the debris in response to resident complaints. The Environment Agency has confirmed that its field team will remove a road sign located near the Mill Beck outfall that has shifted position and is preventing the closure of a flap, presenting a potential flood risk.
The Malton & Norton Canoe Club is planning to undertake river clearance work to address the wider issue. North Yorkshire Council will support the effort by collecting the items retrieved from the riverbank. Councillor Duncan said: 'It is such a shame to see our river in this state', but expressed satisfaction that the Environment Agency, canoe club volunteers and the council are now taking action.
How it is being reported
- Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire riverA shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 22 Oct, 11:00
- Shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs to be removed from North Yorkshire riverA shopping trolley, traffic cones and road signs are among the items that are being cleared from a North Yorkshire river.York Press · 22 Oct, 11:00
In this story: River Derwent · Malton · Norton · North Yorkshire · Keane Duncan · Environment Agency · Malton & Norton Canoe Club · North Yorkshire Council
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