Lewes District Council becomes first Council in England to recognise the ‘Rights of Rivers’ 20 February 2023 / 27 April 2023 by jonathanvernon A ground-breaking motion brought by Green Party on Monday committed Lewes District council to producing a ‘Rights of River Declaration’ within 2 years, which will recognise that the River Ouse has intrinsic rights such as the right to flow and the right to be free from pollution. Green Party Councillor Matthew Bird, who is also […] Read more » Ouse Rivers