Water quality
Councils are currently focusing on flood resilience projects and land drainage bylaws to manage water quality and flood risks.
Richmond upon Thames Council approved a new flood resilience project for Leg o' Mutton Nature Reserve in September 2026, aiming to improve water quality by diverting surface water runoff. The Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee endorsed this work on 15 September 2026. This scheme, part of the Community BlueScapes programme, will help maintain water levels and reduce flood risk.
Other councils are also addressing water management. Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a major flood alleviation scheme for Wealdstone Brook in March 2026, which includes an underground storage tank and wetland basin to protect over 100 homes. Barnet Council approved new land drainage bylaws in October 2025, following a report by Councillor Alan Schneiderman, to improve flood risk management.
Key facts
- Richmond upon Thames Council approved a flood resilience project for Leg o' Mutton Nature Reserve in September 2026. Source
- The Leg o' Mutton project aims to maintain the reservoir at approximately 2.5 metres maximum operating water level. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a flood alleviation scheme for Wealdstone Brook in March 2026. Source
- The Wealdstone Brook scheme will provide 20,000m³ of flood water storage capacity. Source
- Barnet Council approved new land drainage bylaws on 21 October 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.