Urgent action is needed to tackle untreated sewage entering the River Frome according to councillors in South Gloucestershire. Sewage can often enter the river through storm overflows, during periods of heavy rainfall, causing pollution and damage to local wildlife.
The issue of storm overflows and sewage sparked a fierce debate during a full South Gloucestershire Council meeting on December 14, as councillors disagreed on the best way to tackle the problem.
Council chiefs were urged to ask the government for more cash to tackle sewage discharges and tighten up rules on installing new sewer connections. A motion was put forward by Liberal Democrat councillor Jon Lean, who said the government must be more ambitious.
