Who can I contact about riparian ownership?
Contact information
There are two types of watercourses: "ordinary watercourses" and "main rivers". The Environment Agency publishes a map of main rivers. Any watercourse that does not appear on this map is classified as an ordinary watercourse.
If your enquiry is about an ordinary watercourse, please contact the relevant agency below:
- Cheltenham Borough Council | 01242 262 626
- Cotswold District Council | 01285 623 000
- Forest Of Dean District Council | 01594 810 000
- Stroud District Council | 01453 766 321
- Gloucestershire County Council for enquiries in Gloucester City or Tewkesbury Borough| 01452 425 000 | Email Flood Risk Management
- Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board | 01454 413 340
If your enquiry is about a main river, please contact the Environment Agency:
- Environment Agency | 03708 506 506
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