Supporting our rural and coastal communities

Gillian organised and hosted a panel event to discuss sewage discharges.

Joining her were representatives from Southern Water, Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England, RSPB, and Chichester Harbour Conservancy. The event was chaired by Lawrence Abel

When asked by local newspaper The Argus: "What is the most pressing issue that has been raised by your constituents in recent weeks and what steps would you like to see Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss take when they walk into Number 10?"

Gillian responded:

Chichester’s MP, Gillian Keegan has written a direct letter to Portsmouth Water’s CEO, Bob Taylor in which she calls on the water company to take “immediate action to reduce the impact of abstraction on the River Ems” and develop an interim and long term plan to “significantly reduce, and eventua

Drought conditions combined with water abstraction have left the River Ems, which runs through the village of Westbourne, nearly dry.

Portsmouth Water has set out a new vision outlining how, in the face of climate change, increasing hot, dry summers and a rapidly growing population, Portsmouth Water will provide an affordable, reliable and sustainable supply of high-quality water.

Government release: DEFRA 22.08.2022

Untreated sewage can be devastating to human health, local biodiversity and our environment which is why we have been clear that water companies must take urgent action to address sewage discharges.

Below is an update from Southern Water - 18.08.2022

Gillian visited RSPCA Mount Noddy - Animal Rescue Centre

Local MP, Gillian Keegan visited farms on the Manhood Peninsular better understand some of the pressures facing the sector and hear about their business needs.