Helena Dollimore

Helena Dollimore is a Member of Parliament who is currently advocating for a nationwide ban on the use of 'biobeads' at sewage treatment works. This call to action follows a significant spill of these plastic beads at Camber Sands beach in East Sussex last month, an area recognized as an internationally important nature reserve. The spill originated from a failure at a Southern Water sewage treatment works, resulting in hundreds of millions of biobeads washing ashore. Dollimore's stance highlights the environmental damage caused by the spill and the potential risks associated with the continued use of biobeads in sewage treatment processes. Her advocacy is particularly relevant given recent water supply issues in Hastings, where Southern Water has warned of potential water shortages affecting thousands of households, further emphasizing the need for responsible water management and infrastructure.