Regulation and Legislation
Scotland’s tap water “among the best in the world”
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Scottish Water has welcomed the report by the Drinking Water Quality Regulator (DWQR) which confirms that the overall quality of drinking water in Scotland has continued to improve.
 
Government eco –town plans referred for judicial review
Monday, 15 September 2008
The Government’s plans for ten eco-towns have been referred for judicial review following a successful application to the High Court last week.
 
New survey shows “strong public support for EU policies on climate change”
Monday, 15 September 2008
According to a new European Commission survey, Europeans are highly concerned about climate change and clearly willing to take action against it.
 
Bramley polluter fined over £17,000
Monday, 15 September 2008
Thomas Gaskin operating as TG Commercials situated in East Bramley, South Yorkshire was found guilty last week at Rotherham Magistrates Court to three charges relating to the pollution of Bramley Brook.
 
Ofwat grants third inset appointment to water supplier
Friday, 12 September 2008
Ofwat has granted Independent Water Networks Limited (IWNL) its third inset appointment which will enable the company to supply water to a new development of 162 homes at Great Billing Way in Northampton.
 
Better rules to help reduce flood risks
Thursday, 11 September 2008
 New development rules which will cut the red tape for home improvements, reduce flood risks from surface water run-off and combat the effects of climate change have been introduced by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
 
Scottish Water fined for failing to follow licence condition
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Failing to adhere to a condition of its licence cost Scottish Water £2,500 at Stirling Sheriff Court on Tuesday 2 September 2008.
 
Defra criticised for failing to manage budgets
Tuesday, 09 September 2008

The House of Commons Public Accounts committee has criticised Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for failures in its report on how Defra manages its expenditure, concluding that policy and operational delivery within the Department and its delivery bodies have been adversely affected by financial management failings.

 
Government launches new manufacturing strategy
Tuesday, 09 September 2008
The Government has unveiled a new strategy for the UK’s manufacturing sector – ‘New Challenges, New Opportunities’ – to help UK firms take advantage of changing global trends in manufacturing.
 
Defra publish revised nitrate regulations
Friday, 05 September 2008
Defra has published regulations extending the areas of England designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) from 55% to around 70% - reflecting the Government's decision to continue designating the zones on a selective basis rather than adopt the whole territory approach of some Member States.
 
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