A massive pat on the back to River Stour Trust’s fantastic project coordinator, John, for all his efforts and unwavering enthusiasm! One final hurdle before designated bathing water status is approved for the River Stour (along Friar’s Meadow at Sudbury). There is a two week public consultation (closes on 10 March) so do send your …
Campaigners working towards achieving Designated Bathing Water Status for the River Stour in Sudbury want help – mostly from the weather! Since Defra, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, has issued new rules stipulating that water use surveys must show at least 100 bathers using the river in a single day; it has …
We were sad to learn that Lord Andrew Phillips passed away on Sunday 9 April 2023 and we offer our condolences to his family. He had a strong love for Sudbury and was actively involved with many of the town’s initiatives and organisations, including the River Stour Trust. He was a popular and gregarious individual …
May we count on your support? Register your opinion on this initiative by clicking the ‘Have Your Say’ button (or click here) This joint initiative between the River Stour Trust and Sudbury Town Council aims to gain Designated Bathing Water status for the River Stour between the Granary Cut in Sudbury and Great Cornard Lock. …
The bridge was removed by Suffolk County Council in January, having been closed to pedestrian and river traffic since 2020. Fen Bridge has been used as a crossing over the River Stour for centuries, as part of the public footpath network and an earlier bridge was used by painter John Constable as part of his route …