You may remember, we have recently had success with Elmbridge Borough Council belatedly voting to implement a PSPO. This is good step forward to help tackle illegal moorings on Council owned land.
As the Environment Agency also owns a considerable stretch of the riverbank in Elmbridge, we have been pushing for them to take appropriate action to enforce against illegal moorings on their land.
So, it is good news that the Environment Agency have won their case against ten defendants – the owners of unauthorised moorings adjacent to Cherry Orchard Gardens in West Molesey. Whilst there is a period pending for a further hearing by the end of July at which the defendants may apply to appeal, this is a good step forward in tackling illegal moorings on Environment Agency owned land. I will remain in close contact with the Environment Agency to ensure this approach to enforcement is seen across their land in Elmbridge.
I will continue to work with both Elmbridge Borough Council and the Environment Agency to ensure both organisations take a joined-up approach to enforcement. You can read more about our work to tackle illegal moorings here.