Rubbish dumped in the River Nene at Stanground.
- Credit: Supplied by Cllr Chris Harper
A councillor has criticised the Environment Agency, describing its response to reports of water pollution in the River Nene as “lacklustre at best”.
Residents in Stanground first reported the waste in the River Nene on Saturday (March 7) - and a rainbow sheen of contaminated water has been spotted in Whittlesey.
A rainbow sheen of oil surrounds a tin of paint dumped in the River Nene at South Stanground.
- Credit: Supplied by Cllr Chris Harper
Roy Bridson, a volunteer bailiff with the Angling Trust, said: “It is absolutely disgusting how anyone could do such a thing.
Deborah helped organise the poppy campaign decorating Whittlesey and the Defibrillators for All group founder.
Deborah Slator, who is nominated in three categories at the Pride of Whittlesey awards, has been providing support to elderly and vulnerable people in her community since the pandemic began.
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Mick Cooke - Mick has been looking after the Whittlesey war memorial and ensuring it is in pristine order on a daily basis. He has been a consistent supporter of Royal British Legion events and a reserved gentleman.
Mick Cooke has been looking after the Whittlesey war memorial on a daily basis, ensuring it is kept in pristine condition. Mick has been nominated in the volunteer of the year category.