We're here to help (From Leigh Journal)

We're here to help

3:29pm Monday 12th December 2011 in Letters

RE the article on Page 3 of the Journal (Dec 1) regarding 'OAPs' anger over mud bath tracks'.

Information booklets are available regarding the areas and activities the Environment Agency are responsible for and a 24 hour reporting hotline (080 807060) is available to report incidents or general enquiries.

I can confirm the Environment Agency Operations Delivery team based at Bedford Pumping Station, Leigh have cleared 1,530kg of debris consisting of shopping trolleys, general waste and building debris from the watercourse and mechanically de-weeded 300 metres of heavily vegitated watercourse on Penleach Brook.

Maintenance work is programmed and carried out on an annual basis and the team also respond regularly to blockages that are reported. If you require information leading to Environment Agency activities in your area you can call or visit Bedford Pumping station depot where the staff are professionally trained to deal with relevant inquiries.

Wayne Lancaster, Field Team Leader Operations Delivery, Bedford Pumping Station, Holden Road, Leigh