Descriptions
Update 17 February 2026, 2:16pm
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.
Update 2 February 2026, 2:10pm
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.
Update 13 January 2026, 1:46pm
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.
Update 8 January 2026, 2:25pm
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.
Update 15 December 2025, 3:46pm
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.
Update 10 December 2025, 10:36am
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.
Original 31 October 2025, 3pm
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.
