William Lyke was served a legal notice in May requiring him to reinstate the Wellington Brook west of Canon Pyon back to its original, meandering course. RELATED NEWS :"Alterations to watercourses, including modifications such as straightening or culverting, can increase flood risk both locally and downstream," it explained. Now a court register reveals that an appeal against the enforcement was heard at Herefordshire Magistrates' Court within the Hereford Justice Centre on August 4, which Mr Lyke attended. It was adjourned until September 1, the agreed reason being recorded simply as "non-standard". Mr Lyke has previously declined to comment on the case.