Environment Agency issued a warning letter to the River Roding Trust on 25 June 2026 after an investigation found unpermitted work at Alders Brook in Ilford had damaged wildlife habitats and spread invasive Japanese knotweed. The agency noted that the work did not comply with flood‑risk activity permits and failed to follow biosecurity protocols. In a separate incident last July, the trust accessed private land and damaged the Hertford Road flood defence that protects residents and businesses. The agency said the warning letters were a proportionate response, recognising the trust’s commitment to improving the local environment. It has invited the trust to meet to discuss next steps, including navigating the permit process. The agency also continues work on misconnections and water‑quality improvement across the Roding catchment.
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