RBMPs matter because they 1
Engage and inform stakeholders and the public 2
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Shape government water policy and future engagement 3
Facilitate collaboration and partnership action
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Define actions to meet environmental objectives
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Set statutory objectives Assess current and future environmental state
Make the economic case for the water environment
River Basin Management Plan Cycle 4
November 2025 to May 2026
Working Together public consultation November 2024 to May 2025
Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI)
Start Dec 2026
Local engagement on programmes of measures (PoMs) April to August 2026
Public consultation on draft RBMP and PoMs
Final River Basin Management Plans By 22nd Dec 2027