Yearly Archives: 2022

Market Analysis & Research

UK-wide net zero target takes a step forward with CO2 recycling project

Carbon dioxide and water could be recycled into renewable future fuels under a new system being developed by engineering experts at Northumbria University. Funding for...

Appointments

McElroy welcomes Chris Zenthoefer as Director of Digital Strategy

McElroy, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of thermoplastic fusion equipment has announced the arrival of Chris Zenthoefer as the company's new...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Rivers Trust welcomes OEP investigation into CSOs

The Rivers Trust welcomes the announcement that the Office of Environmental Protection will be investigating the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the...

Government, Policy & Regulation

Statement from CCW on enforcement case against South West Water

Mike Keil, CCW’s Senior Director of Policy, Research and Campaigns, said: “It’s a betrayal of customers’ trust and expectations if a sewerage company fails...

Government, Policy & Regulation

South West Water latest company targeted in Ofwat investigation due to environmental performance

Ofwat has announced that it has opened an enforcement case against South West Water as part of its ongoing investigation into how all wastewater...

Awards, Charity & Funding

50 projects receive up to £100,000 to boost investment in nature

Innovative projects to restore and rewet peatlands, create green urban spaces and improve flood resilience are among 50 schemes to benefit from the final...

Government, Policy & Regulation

OEP launches investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has announced today (Tuesday, June 28) that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of...

Insight & Opinion

Jacob Larkin, Lanes Group, looks at the problem of wet wipes after ‘wet wipe island’ hits mainstream media

The ‘wet wipe island’ that has recently created problems in the Thames should draw everyone’s attention to the ways in which we neglect our...

Appointments

SES Water appoints Rebecca Wiles to its board

SES Water has announced the appointment of Rebecca Wiles to its Board, as Non-Executive Director. Rebecca brings more than 30 years’ experience working in the...

Awards, Charity & Funding

New opportunties for investment in nature as rivers trust recieves £180,000 in funding

The Rivers Trust has been awarded more than £180,000 of funding to unlock new opportunities for substantial green finance investment in improving rivers and...

Insight & Opinion

Matthew Humphreys, Utilities Sector Manager at Adler & Allan, discusses how to use assessments and maintenance to tackle your CSO targets

The use of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) continues to place water companies under intense scrutiny. In response to bleak Environment Agency figures and scathing...

Insight & Opinion