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<p>We received an application from the Ilkley Clean River Group in October 2019 for
a stretch of the River Wharfe to be designated as a bathing water area. After reviewing
further evidence, we are now preparing to proceed to a public consultation. Given
the ongoing situation with Covid-19, we will schedule a date to begin the consultation
as soon as it is appropriate to do so. This was confirmed by Minister Pow in a letter
to the Ilkley Clean River Group on 13 May, following a meeting with Robbie Moore MP
to discuss the application.</p><p> </p><p>We have considered the application in line
with our usual process for applications for bathing water designation, the details
of which are available on the GOV.UK website.</p>
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