Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Increase penalties and fund increased enforcement for river pollution

Closed 1,850 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to amend legislation governing offences for polluting rivers, from industrial or agricultural sources, and fund increased enforcement action against polluters.

Timeline

11 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
11 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,850
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 11 Nov 2022
Closed 11 May 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.