Increased amounts of sewage being pumped into the North Sea will be discussed in a public meeting with representatives from Anglia Water.

Caister Parish Council announced members from the water company will be in attendance at its next council meeting on Monday, June 3.

A council spokesperson said the parish invited representatives "to explain the continued increase in sewage being pumped into the North Sea off Caister".

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Caister Parish Council says the meeting is to discuss the increase in sewage being pumped into the North Sea off Caister.Caister Parish Council says the meeting is to discuss the increase in sewage being pumped into the North Sea off Caister. (Image: Newsquest)The invitation comes as Anglia Water was told it would have to repay more than £20m to customers through lower bills after it failed to meet key targets at the end of last summer. 

The water company was found by regulator Ofwat to be “falling short” on performance standards relating to sewage leaks, customer service, and reducing pollution.

Following an assessment by the independent body, Anglian Water was categorised as “lagging”, the lowest possible category, alongside six other water providers. 

It will now have to pay back £22m to customers by reducing their bills in 2024-25.

People living in Caister have been invited to attend the public meeting from 6.30pm on Monday, June 3 at the council hall.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Caister Parish Council Hall.Caister Parish Council Hall. (Image: Google)