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New strategy set to strengthen construction sector

Thursday, 12 June 2008
New targets to improve the productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the UK's construction sector were unveiled by the Government and industry yesterday.

Environment Agency reports 12 months on since summer floods

Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Nearly 12 months on since unprecedented rainfall led to widespread flooding in England and parts of Wales, the Environment Agency has completed 34 flood defences to increase protection to more than 30,000 homes and signed up 73,000 more people to its free flood warning service.

Ofwat explains water charges and company profits

Thursday, 05 June 2008
Ofwat has published a position paper on water charges and company profits.

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution to continue its work

Thursday, 05 June 2008
The Government has confirmed that it will continue to support the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (RCEP).

Water friendly farming initiative enters new phase

Wednesday, 04 June 2008
Environment Minister Phil Woolas has announced that the next phase of a programme to help farmers tackle the causes of harmful water pollution is taking shape.

Defra consult on Groundwater Regulations amendments

Tuesday, 03 June 2008
The government is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Groundwater Regulations 1998.

Ofwat expresses concerns about river basin planning guidance

Monday, 02 June 2008
Ofwat has published its response on the River Basin Planning Guidance (Volume 2) consultation documents issued by Defra with regard to implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD).

Ofwat seeks comment on special assistance guidelines

Monday, 02 June 2008
Ofwat is seeking comment on its updated guidelines on services for disabled or elderly consumers.

CIWEM conference on Water Framework Directive

Friday, 30 May 2008
CIWEM are holding a conference next week in London to provide a briefing update on the Water Framework Directive and development of the Draft River Basin Management Plans.

Chair of British Water SUDS group comments on EFRA committee Flooding Report

Thursday, 29 May 2008
BRITAIN’S “confused and chaotic” management of surface water drainage must be tackled with a much more ‘joined up’ approach to ownership and responsibility for the drainage infrastructure, led by a strong emphasis on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).

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