A Bill to make provision for the designation of rivers, streams and lakes as having protected status; to specify criteria for minimum standards that a site must meet where it has been designated as a river, stream or lake with protected status; to set minimum standards of water quality, safety, environmental management and provision of information in relation to such sites; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Victoria CollinsLiberal Democrat
26 February 2026
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The Rivers, Streams and Lakes (Protected Status) Bill would create a formal protected status for designated rivers, streams and lakes. It sets minimum standards for water quality, safety, environmental management and the provision of information at those sites, and defines the criteria and process for designating a site as protected.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading was on 10 December 2024, and the second reading is scheduled for 17 April 2026. If it progresses, it would move to committee and later stages in both Houses.
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Bill to be read a second time on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 10 December 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
