A CAMPAIGN to block plans to discharge raw sewage into a North Yorkshire river is being stepped up.
Yorkshire Water is seeking approval from the Environment Agency to make the discharges into the River Esk if there is a mechanical breakdown or power failure at the company's pumping station between Boghall and Waterstead Lane, Whitby.
The town council has opposed the move after two leading campaigners, Mark Gratton and his wife, Barbara, said they feared for the effects. Councillor Florence Roach said: "We strongly object to this plan on environmental grounds."
A Yorkshire Water spokeswoman said the move would only be used as a last resort.
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