in november 2012, following fears that the situation was damaging the local economy, north west leicestershire district council announced a new plan. the council's plan would not stop the pollution of the river, nor prevent the additional outflow and pollution from new developments; instead developers would have to make a one off "significant contribution" of between £225 and £250 per new house built. south derbyshire district council and lichfield borough council have both made similar proposals, with south derbyshire planning a one off charge between £86 and £354 per new house. the money from these schemes would then be used on projects designed to improve the river's water quality.