PEOPLE living along the River Severn still have time to have a say on plans for maintaining the waterway for the next six years.

The consultation into the Environment Agency’s The River Basin Management Plan, which runs from 2016 until 2021, has been running for the past five months and is due to close in four weeks time.

The scheme includes plans to improve wildlife habitats and reduce chemicals in the water.

The organisation’s principal account officer in river basin management service Jeremy Bailey said: “Plans written by the Environment Agency set out actions which need to be taken to ensure that we continue to improve the water environment for people and wildlife even more.

“The water quality of our rivers, lakes and coasts has improved significantly over recent years, but there is much more that we can do.

“By commenting on the plans, you can play an important role in ensuring that our water environment continues to improve.”

Views can be sent in writing to Suzanne Bennett, Customers and Engagement Team, Environment Agency, Sapphire East, Solihull B91 1QT, by email to SevernRBD@environment-agency.gov.uk or at www.gov.uk/government/consultations/update-to-the-draft-river-basin-management-plans by Friday, April 10.