Public consultation opens for nationally significant Suffolk water infrastructure project
Essex & Suffolk Water, part of the Northumbrian Water Group, is inviting people to have their say on a major infrastructure project that will improve water supply in Suffolk - the Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer and Storage Project is a major initiative to secure future water supplies while protecting nature and promoting sustainability.
Government launches new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
The Government has today launched a new consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning which seeks views on changes to guidance, services operated by the public sector, and secondary legislation to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Defra publishes updated National Policy Statement for nationally significant water resources infrastructure
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published an updated National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure – an update of the NPS released in 2023.
Government takes control of planning process to speed up delivery of major reservoirs
The government has announced that Environment Secretary Steve Reed has “seized control” of the planning process to build two major reservoirs for the first time since the 1990s, describing the move as a “significant intervention to speed up delivery of much-needed reservoirs.”
Government announces major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect nature
Reforms announced today by the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will see a more dynamic, streamlined approach to environmental regulation will drive economic growth and safeguard nature under the Plan for Change.
Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill to be formally introduced to Parliament this week
The landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill will be formally introduced to Parliament this week, laying the groundwork for a new approach to prioritise new transmission infrastructure which will unlock growth with £200 billion of investment.
Environment Agency Chief tells Government EA backs new approach to regulators and regulations to support economic growth
Philip Duffy, the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency has told the Government it will support a new approach to regulators and regulations to support economic growth.
RAPID - £650 million Grand Union Canal Transfer Project progresses to next stage of development consent process
Environment Minister Steve Reed has given the go-ahead for the £650 million Grand Union Canal Transfer Project being developed by Affinity Water (AFW), Severn Trent Water (STW) and the Canal & River Trust charity to progress to the next stage of the planning process.
Planning Inspectorate publishes advice on Water Framework Directive for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects applications
The Planning Inspectorate has published advice on summarising the requirements of The Water Environment Regulations 2017 (WFD Regulations) in relation to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) applications.
Institution of Civil Engineers publishes policy paper on learning lessons from cancellation of HS2’s northern leg
The Institution of Civil Engineers has published an interesting policy paper on learning lessons from the cancellation of HS2’s northern leg.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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