Rejected petition Clear overgrown vegetation, fallen trees on the banks of River Penk in Perton

Clear overgrown vegetation and trees on the banks of River Penk in Perton South Staffordshire that's causing stagnant water in the lakes and a reduced flow further down stream .

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The local council does not want to do anything about this problem ,I have asked them .A few years ago the river was free flowing and was free of algae and rotting vegetation supporting a varied species of wildlife which is special to the people of Perton village ,south Staffordshire.

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Date submitted 6 July 2025
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