is there still a hosepipe ban in yorkshire

Yes, there is still a hosepipe ban in place in Yorkshire as of September 2025. The ban, which started on July 11, 2025, was introduced due to one of the driest springs on record and a drought declaration in the region. Yorkshire Water has stated that these hosepipe restrictions will remain until reservoir stocks have recovered, which could extend into the winter months. The ban prohibits using hosepipes for watering gardens, cleaning vehicles, filling pools, and other similar activities, although using water from buckets, watering cans, or non-mains water sources like rainwater is still allowed. Fines for breaching the ban can be up to £1,000.