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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Environmental News
Record number of Excellent Bathing Waters in Scotland for 2025
In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications. A further 10% will meet the Sufficient standard.
This reflects an ongoing positive trend for Scottish...
Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP has permission to intervene in appeal on how government departments should consider environmental issues
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has been granted permission to intervene in a case which could help clarify how Government departments should consider environmental issues in policy making.
The appeal in the case of R (Rights Community Action Ltd)...
Appointments
Three independent experts appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland
Three independent experts have been appointed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to conduct a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland, including considering options for an independent environment protection agency.
The panel will be chaired by Dr Viviane Gravey, a...
Industry News
Engineering specialist MARCH announces investment by EMK Capital
Critical engineering firm MARCH has received investment from EMK Capital as part of the sale from Aliter Capital. The company said this strategic investment marks a significant milestone in MARCH’s evolution, positioning the company for accelerated growth.
According to MARCH,...
Industry News
Pump Association highlights the value of its comprehensive training programme
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), a trade association representing UK and Irish pump manufacturers, is reaffirming the importance of its wide-ranging and established training programme.
These courses are designed to support professionals across the pump manufacturing sector, ensuring that...
Appointments
United Living Group announces Executive Team appointments
United Living Group, a provider of infrastructure, affordable housing, property services, and telecoms, has announced the following Executive Team appointments.
Luke Anderson will become the Chief Operating Officer of United Living Group. Luke was previously Operations Director of United Living...
Industry News
Infrastructure Minister officially opens Amey’s new eco-friendly consulting office and design hub in Belfast
Amey has announced the official opening of its new consulting office and design hub in Belfast, inaugurated by John O’Dowd, Minister for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland.
The new Belfast office marks a major milestone in Amey’s growth in Northern Ireland and...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Defra Secretary to face MPs in first session of new EFRA Committee
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rt Hon Steve Reed MP, will make his first appearance before the EFRA Committee in a public evidence session on Tuesday 19 November at 2.30pm.
MPs will question the...
Environmental News
OEP launches investigation into lawfulness of government guidance on water pollution from agriculture
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has launched an investigation into the government’s Statutory Guidance on applying the Farming Rules for Water (FRfW).
These regulations aim to reduce and prevent water pollution from agriculture by requiring farmers to plan the...
Market Analysis & Research
Energy & Utility Skills invites reviews to help shape national standards for sewerage and drainage maintenance
Energy & Utility Skills is inviting employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS).
NOS describe what an individual needs to do and needs to know to perform a work...
Water Company News
Launch of multimillion pound Hastings plan
Landmark plans to upgrade Hastings’ water and wastewater networks have been revealed.
The multimillion pound proposals have been developed following extensive engagement with the local community and key stakeholders, following challenges posed by water supply and flooding issues in recent...
Appointments
BPMA welcomes its new President
Lee Tebbatt, Managing Director of Wilo UK has been announced as the new President of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA), following a two-year tenure in the role of Vice President.
The position was officially passed on during the BPMA’s...
Insight & Opinion
Preventative pump maintenance reduces downtime and risk
Now that industrial companies face being hit with unlimited fines for pollution incidents, outsourcing pump maintenance to specialist contractors can provide security and peace of mind, as well as long-term cost savings, writes Guy Fitzpatrick, industry & infrastructure director at...
Appointments
G Stow appoints new Business Manager to drive company growth
G Stow has announced the appointment of Jade Willis as its new Business Manager.
With over 100 years of borehole drilling and maintenance in the engineering industry, G Stow is established in the UK and Europe, specialising in all aspects...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Water Commission chair Sir John Cunliffe meets with water groups
Water Commission chair Sir John Cunliffe is now meeting with representatives from the environmental, consumer and industry sectors as a part of his investigation in the water sector.
As a part of the Commission’s work across the water sector, Sir...
Water Company News
Anglian Water tenders for Programme Delivery Partner to deliver its £10bn AMP8 business plan
Anglian Water has kicked off the procurement process for a Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) to support its capital investment delivery over the next fifteen years.
This will begin with the water company’s biggest ever business plan for Asset Management Period...
Event News
British Water conference to centre on environmental resilience
Building an effective and resilient ecosystem of stakeholders to drive improvements in the environment will be the topic of sharp focus in the second British Water annual conference, which takes place in Brighton, UK, on 26 November 2024.
Up to...
Industry News
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence holds business showcase with Arup and Bruntwood SciTech in Birmingham Tech Week
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has hosted a business showcase in collaboration with Arup and Bruntwood SciTech as part of Birmingham Tech Week 2024.
The Tech Week fringe event was held at Arup’s Birmingham city centre offices. It was...
Environmental News
The Environment Agency is helping increase the number of trout and eels in the New Forest
The Environment Agency has improved access for sea trout, and eels in the upper reaches of the New Forest’s Highland Water ecosystem.
A bespoke structure has been built to create more favourable conditions for fish to migrate upstream over a...
Appointments
Christine Snell to join Water Resources West as agriculture representative
Water Resources West has announced Christine Snell is joining its CEO group to represent the interests of agriculture, horticulture and other sectors which abstract water outside of the public water supply system.
Ensuring growers can access water in the future...
Water Company News
Southern Water hosts delegates from Asia and Africa at its Goddards Green Wastewater Treatment Works
Southern Water hosted delegates from Asia and Africa at its Goddards Green Wastewater Treatment Works, to showcase its new plant equipment and how it extracts resources from wastewater.
The delegates, from Nepal, Ghana, Ethiopia and India, work with Professors and...
Industry News
Moody’s further downgrades UK water company debt ratings
The UK water industry has been hit with additional trouble this week as credit rating agency Moody's has further downgraded water company debt ratings, increasing the difficulty in securing investment.
Moody's Ratings has either changed the outlook for many of...
Government, Policy & Regulation
South West Water admits to illegal discharges and breach of environmental permit but case adjourned for sentencing at a later date
South West Water Ltd was before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court yesterday (14 November 2024) where the company pleaded guilty to five offences related to illegal water discharge activities and a breach of an environmental permit.
The company has admitted two charges...
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