River Wye
Law firm Leigh Day have launched a collective legal action against Avara Foods Limited and Cargill Plc over allegations that they are responsible for the pollution in the River Wye region.
A claim is being made against Avara Foods and Cargill, one of the UK's largest food producers, for allegedly polluting the River Wye, and nearby land through large-scale chicken farming.
Scientists at Lancaster University found that 70% of all phosphate in the River Wye catchment comes from agriculture, and although not all of that is related to poultry farming, Avara processes 4.5 million chickens every week.
Avara has promised a new plan for manure management, but Leigh Day argues that Avara should clean up the existing damage and pay compensation to the people and businesses affected.
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River Wye client stories
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Jeffrey Hancorn
Jeffrey owns a development site for 33 houses in Canon Pyon, a village in Herefordshire in the River Lugg catchment (which flows into the River Wye).
Julian Nancarrow
Julian is based in Lower Eaton, Herefordshire near the River Wye. He has noticed the decline in the ranunculus plant which is important for the river ecosystem.
Caroline Tivey
Caroline used to be a regular wild swimmer in the Wye. She moved to Herefordshire in 2001 and found the river to be a great alternative to the sea.
River Wye articles
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River Wye pollution legal claim extended to include Avara Foods parent company Cargill PLC
A legal claim seeking remediation and compensation for pollution of the River Wye and its tributaries has been extended to include US multinational food producer Cargill PLC.
Government’s plan to ‘protect’ the River Wye too little too late
Oliver Holland, Benji Gourgey and Emily Hay respond to the Defra plan to “protect the River Wye”.
River Wye local residents speak out about how pollution is affecting their lives
Four people living near the River Wye share their stories about the degradation of their beloved river and how their lifestyles and businesses have been impacted by the pollution allegedly caused by chicken producers.
Multi-million-pound legal claim launched to compensate people living near River Wye for pollution allegedly caused by chicken producers
A legal claim potentially worth hundreds of millions of pounds has been launched by law firm Leigh Day in a bid to compensate thousands of people living in the Wye catchment likely to have been affected by a major degradation of the River Wye and its tributaries in recent years.
River Wye catchment area landowners, businesses and clubs may have legal claim for damages against chicken producers for pollution
Law firm Leigh Day has launched a legal claim potentially worth hundreds of millions of pounds to compensate thousands of people living in the Wye catchment.