Enforcement Undertakings

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An Enforcement Undertaking is a voluntary offer made by an offender to  repair environmental damage they have caused and make sure it cannot  happen again. It enables the Environment Agency to decide whether or not  to prosecute a business for breaching environmental regulations in  cases where it is not in the public interest to prosecute. The offer must address the cause and effect of the offending and protect, restore or enhance the natural capital of England.

Enforcement  undertakings mean that funding is made available local to where the  offence occurred so that remediation can take place, which does not  always happen when prosecutions occur. The Wear Rivers Trust can help to  advise and carry out remediation works.

How we can help 

The Wear Rivers Trust are well placed to deliver enforcement undertakings for restoration and remediation activities.  The Trust has a  team of staff who are experienced in delivering a range of projects  including river restoration, wetland creation and habitat improvement  works in both rural and urban settings within the Wear catchment.  We  are able to offer specialist advice, guidance and assistance to  businesses and individuals to ensure the best outcomes possible from  an environmental offence.