Save the River Cam

The Jesus Green and Baits Bite locks on the River Cam are in a critical condition, with both structures closed since June 2024 due to serious safety concerns after surveys revealed that both lock islands are in imminent danger of collapse. A cost of £1.5 million is required per lock for immediate stabilisation work and at least £5 million per lock for full reconstruction. Without guaranteed government funding, the locks could fail completely. This would make the River Cam unusable for boating and punting for which Cambridge is world famous. Boat owners have already been stranded for a year due to the lock closure.

Most concerningly, the River Cam is part of England’s precious chalk stream ecosystem. The Cam supports wildlife including perch, pike and bream, and you will often spot kingfishers, grey heron and cormorants. The Cam catchment is already suffering from over-abstraction causing chronically low flows, agricultural run-off and sewage discharge. The lock islands support the weirs and sluices which are crucial for maintaining water levels.

Save The River Cam!

We, the undersigned, call on the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to urgently guarantee the funding to repair and maintain the Jesus Green lock and Baits Bite lock.

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Save The River Cam!

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