Bideford Town Council is calling for change.

Local voices are urging the creation of an independent port authority to oversee activity on both the Rivers Torridge and Taw. The aim is to strengthen oversight and prevent abandoned or unwanted vessels from being dumped in our waterways. Click on the link to read the full article on the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yvz19147go

Ken Hind pictured with abandoned boats on the riverside at Bideford
Published
12 March 2026
Last Updated
12 March 2026
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