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Highnam Council Slams Environment Agency's Negligent Response

2/12/2026

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Highnam Parish Council chairman Coats criticized the Environment Agency for an inadequate response to a formal complaint about an Oxfordshire site.
He said the council has only received a "cursory acknowledgement" of their concerns.
Coats accused the Environment Agency of "continually and blatantly" neglecting the interests of the local community.
The remarks underscore perceived mismanagement and ongoing tension over oversight in Oxfordshire.

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Highnam Parish Council chairman Coats criticized the Environment Agency for an inadequate response to a formal complaint about an Oxfordshire site.
He said the council has only received a "cursory acknowledgement" of their concerns.
Coats accused the Environment Agency of "continually and blatantly" neglecting the interests of the local community.
The remarks underscore perceived mismanagement and ongoing tension over oversight in Oxfordshire.