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Parishes near proposed White Horse Reservoir launch independent survey
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Parish councils from eight villages near Abingdon in Oxfordshire have launched a four-week independent survey concerning Thames Water's planned White Horse Reservoir. The initiative aims to give affected communities a stronger voice regarding local impacts such as traffic, flooding, and wildlife, with results to be shared with Thames Water and local authorities ahead of a planned planning application.
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- Parish councils from eight villages have teamed up to launch an independent four-week survey on the proposed White Horse Reservoir.
- The participating parishes are Steventon, East Hanney, Marcham, Drayton, Sutton Courtenay, Milton, Harwell, and East Hendred.
- The survey aims to gather local views on issues like traffic, flooding, chalk streams, and wildlife impact.
- Thames Water plans to apply for planning permission for the £7.5bn, 150-billion-litre reservoir by the end of the year.
- Survey results will be submitted to Thames Water, Oxfordshire County Council, and Vale of White Horse District Council.