River Allen CIC

The community interest company (CIC) has been set up to administer the Development Phase of the River Allen Landscape Recovery project and ensure the long-term sustainability and improvement of the River Allen, its water and the surrounding natural area. The project will prioritise: • River System and Hydrology • Water Quality • Habitat Restoration and Management • Biodiversity • Education and community engagement Chalk streams are internationally recognised as rare and valuable habitats, with 85% of the world’s chalk streams occurring in England. The CIC will protect the entirety of the river and reconnect it with its important historical landscape and surrounding community.