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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
LATEST NEWS
Government, Policy & Regulation
Governments launch largest review of the water sector since privatisation
An Independent Commission into the water sector and its regulation will be launched by the government today (Wednesday 23 October), in what is expected to form the largest review of the industry since privatisation.
The Commission forms the next stage...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ofwat opens consultation on new powers in Water Bill
Ofwat has launched a consultation asking for the views of its stakeholders on three new rules of remuneration and governance proposed in the Water (Special Measures) Bill.
The consultation will help the regulator in designing the rules outlined in the...
Water Company News
Portsmouth Water publishes ambitious 50-year plan
Portsmouth Water has just published its new long-term plan to ensure all customers receive a reliable, sustainable and safe supply of water for the next 50 years.
The Water Resources Management Plan (2025 – 2075) responds to several key challenges....
Market Analysis & Research
Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature
Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands around the UK in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment, new research has revealed.
New findings from WWT, the...
Industry News
Yorkshire Water signs deal with alternative water supply experts
Water Direct has signed an innovative five-year partnership to help keep Yorkshire Water’s customers connected during unforeseen events.
Interruptions to the normal supply of water from the tap – which could be caused by burst pipes, unexpected asset failures, or...
Appointments
United Living appoints Director of Water
United Living Group, a provider of infrastructure, affordable housing, property services, and telecoms, has announced that its subsidiary, United Living Infrastructure Services (ULIS) has appointed Scott Beard as Director of Water, to further strengthen its Leadership Team following the...
Awards, Charity & Funding
£100k boost for water efficiency projects across Scotland
One of the UK’s largest water retailers has doubled its funding to Scotland’s public sector organisations to help fund water efficiency projects across the country.
This year, Business Stream has increased its annual Water Efficiency Fund from £50,000 to £100,000,...
Government, Policy & Regulation
COP29 Presidency publishes final texts of nine Declarations and Pledges as part of its Action Agenda for the upcoming UN climate summit in Baku...
The COP29 Presidency has published the final texts of nine Declarations and Pledges as part of its Action Agenda for the upcoming UN climate summit in Baku this November.
These documents provide pathways for all global actors to come together...
Appointments
Jersey Water appoints Mark Manton as Chief Water Operations Officer
Jersey Water has appointed Mark Manton as Chief Water Operations Officer. A Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Mark has been a member of the Jersey Water team since 2015.
The water company also confirmed announced the appointment of...
Industry News
Clancy reports record results for the 2023-24 financial year
Clancy has announced record results for the 2023-24 financial year, as the family-run infrastructure specialist sees rising demand for its expertise across water, energy and major civil engineering projects.
The company achieved £378.5m turnover and £20.9m pre-tax profits in the...
Appointments
Nine promotions in Fisher German’s infrastructure consultancy team
A leading consultancy has announced nine promotions in its infrastructure consultancy team following a strong period of success for the firm.
Fisher German has promoted Joanne Ziemelis to associate partner, Abigail Hicklin, Charlotte Watson and William Davies to associates, and...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Suppliers identified to find possible solutions to Blue Green Algae
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded £450,000 to five suppliers to develop proof of concepts on potential solutions to treat, reduce and suppress the growth of Blue Green Algae.
Minister Muir recently launched the first...
Event News
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS) 2024 reveals record-breaking attendance figures from this year’s event
ESS Expo 2024 has revealed record-breaking attendance figures from this year’s event. For the first time ESS Expo united five key events for a 360-degree view of the environmental sector, attracting 12,328 visitors - a 10% increase compared to...
Awards, Charity & Funding
Student water innovations shortlisted for national award
Two teams of students are hoping to clean up the nation’s waters with their inventions, which have just been shortlisted for national awards.
Four students from Imperial College London have created Qualboat – an autonomous boat that surveys water quality...
Government, Policy & Regulation
Ruth Davis has been appointed the first UK’s Special Representative for Nature
The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the first Special Representative for Nature. This landmark announcement is being is made as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16 meeting in Colombia marks its first formal day.
Ruth Davis...
Government, Policy & Regulation
OEP granted permission to intervene in Pickering appeal case
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has been granted permission by the Court of Appeal to intervene in the case of R (Pickering Fishery Association) v the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The aim of this...
Water Company News
Thames Water publishes its Water Resources Management Plan including proposals for a new reservoir and a water recycling project
Thames Water has published its Water Resources Management Plan 24 (WRMP), setting out its commitment to deliver a safe and sustainable water supply for the next five years.
The plan was approved for publication by the Government on the 21...
Water Company News
Multi-billion-pound plans by South East Water include new reservoirs and a desalination plant
A £2.3 billion package of work to secure future drinking water supplies in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire has been published by South East Water.
Plans include leak reduction and water efficiency activities, new reservoirs, desalination and water recycling...
Water Company News
SES Water’s WRMP sets out water resources plan for next 50 years
SES Water (Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc.) has published its Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) setting out how it will continue to supply high-quality drinking water for its 750,000 customers between 2025 and 2075.
The plan is focused on...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Global consulting firm targets expansion after securing major Norwegian investment
Norway-based industrial investment company Bonheur ASA, has acquired a controlling stake in global technical consulting and engineering firm, Projective.
Projective specialises in providing tailored solutions to large blue chip companies across various industries, including utilities, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, FMCG,...
Appointments
Barbara Moorhouse to stand down as Glas Cymru Non-Executive Director
Glas Cymru, the not-for-profit company that owns Welsh Water, has announced that Barbara Moorhouse will stand down as a Non-Executive Director of at the end of the year (31 December 2024).
Barbara said she is leaving her role with Glas...
Water Company News
Pennon, the only water-based business to receive Fair Tax accreditation 7 years in a row
One of the largest employers in the South West, Pennon Group, has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark for the seventh year in a row making it the longest water-based business to hold this accreditation.
The Fair Tax Mark accreditation...
Government, Policy & Regulation
ICO takes action against United Utilities over transparency failings
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a practice recommendation to United Utilities for failing to properly handle requests for important environmental information from the public.
Water companies have a legal obligation to make information about the environment available under...
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