River Yealm

The River Yealm Water Quality Group (RYWQG) was set up in 2021, comprised of representatives from each of our seven riparian Parish Councils (Brixton, Cornwood, Ermington, Newton & Noss, Sparkwell, Wembury and Yealmpton), including local people and organisations concerned about river water quality as may be influenced by inputs of treated and untreated sewage, industrial and/or agricultural wastes.

 

RYWQG meets every two months, Chaired by Councillor Liz Hitchins of Brixton Parish Council.

Main activities include:

1. measures of water quality and ecological status throughout our catchment, including each tributary
2. identifying and reporting upon specific areas of concern
3. developing catchment-wide partnerships to help implement improvements
4. raising public awareness of river water quality issues

A full up-to-date description of activities, findings and recommendations, with links to associated documents and websites can be found on the RYWQG website here. 

All volunteers are welcome!

To get involved, or for further information, please email: clerk@brixtonparishcouncil.gov.uk

 

 

The first meeting of the River Yealm Water Quality Group was held on Monday 1st March 2021.

Terms of Reference

Brixton Parish Council had a presentation from the Environment Agency at their September meeting.

Environment Programme - Sept 2020

Brixton Parish Council hosted a meeting SWW and Environment Agency to discuss the water quality on the River Yealm.

South West Water presentation 11th January 2021

Environment Agency presentation 11th January 2021

December 2023

An Introduction - November 2023

All adult permanent residents of Brixton (excluding the Sherford Development) are able to apply to the Yealm Harbour Authority to join the mooring waiting list.

Currently waiting list times can be over 10 years for large deep water moorings, shoal moorings can be much quicker, less than 5 years.

Please see yealmharbourauthority.co.uk for full details.