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New River water alongside path blocked

Reported via mobile anonymously at 23:42, Thu 24 July 2025

Sent to Hackney Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7929365.

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The New River water alongside East reservoir at Woodbury Downs is part blocked.Larger waterbirds can't access the stretch of water and it's particularly dangerous for young chicks still being born. With no maintenance, vegetation and rubbish have built up.

Updates

  • Please be advised that the River Lea is managed by the Canal & River Trust and river blockages should be reported to themselves. Please see below a link to their webpage where their contact details can be obtained

    Https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/contact-us/contacting-us-in-an-emergency

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by Hackney Council at 14:28, Fri 25 July 2025

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