Pollution Incident spanning Pudding Dyke Bridge to Dog Kennel Bridge

10 April 2026 · 52 days since the previous

We are still awaiting the results from the Environment Agency's investigations to identify the source of the pollution. The current containment methods will continue to be kept in place while this is ongoing. This notice will be updated when we receive further information.

17 February 2026 · 15 days since the previous

Current containment methods will be kept in place as the Environment Agency are still carrying out their investigations to identify the source of the pollution. Further updates will be given by the 16th of March.

2 February 2026 · 20 days since the previous

We continue to work closely with the Environment Agency to identify a source of the ongoing pollution. Containment measures must remain in place whilst investigations are ongoing. Further update will be given by Monday 16th February.

13 January 2026 · 5 days since the previous

There is further evidence of pollution entering the navigation so a clean up of the containment equipment cannot be completed at this time. The Environment Agency will be attending tomorrow (14th Jan) and our specialist contractors have been requested to attend site to carry out an investigation into the source of the ongoing pollution. This notice will be updated when we receive further information.

8 January 2026 · 24 days since the previous

The clean up and reopening of the navigation is due to take place on Tuesday the 13th of January. Any further updates will be posted on this notice.

15 December 2025 · 5 days since the previous

We are currently waiting for a date from our contractors as to when they are going to attend the site to assist us with the retrieval and disposal of the spill equipment. This notice will be updated on Friday the 19th of December.

10 December 2025 · 40 days since the previous

We have assurance that there is no more pollution entering the canal and have a plan to clear up what remains over the next few days. Once this is completed we will be able to reopen the navigation. This notice will be updated on Monday the 15th of December with a date.

31 October 2025 · 0 days since the previous

We have a Pollution Incident in the navigation from a diesel spillage. We are currently working closely with the Environment Agency to locate the source of the diesel. We have placed booms and absorption pads around the diesel to prevent its spread. We will update the notice when we receive any further information.