Government’s preferred candidate for Environment Agency Chair announced
Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has selected Lisa Tennant as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Alan Lovell as the Chair of the Environment Agency.
Severn Trent Chief Financial Officer to take up new role as Chief Financial Officer of Vistry Plc
Severn Trent has announced that Helen Miles has informed the Board of her decision to step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Severn Trent to take up a new role as Chief Financial Officer of Vistry Plc.
Anglian Water - @one Alliance announces three executive leadership appointments to support £3 billion AMP8 programme
The Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has announced three appointments to its executive leadership team, with Bryan Kennedy named Water Delivery Director, Karl Wolski promoted to Water Recycling Delivery Director – East, and Paul Birch appointed Commercial Director.
UKWIR announces Professor Anusha Shah as new chair
UKWIR, the leading research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has formally welcomed Professor Anusha Shah as its new chair.
Business retail market – new appointment to the Strategic Panel
The Strategic Panel has announced the appointment of Nina White as a new wholesaler member following a selection process.
Neil Hornby appointed as new Chief Executive of Natural England
Neil Hornby, currently Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Natural England.
Ramboll appoints Simon Jefferson to lead consultancy’s water efforts in UK & Ireland
Global architecture, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has today announced that Simon Jefferson has been appointed as Water Sector Lead for the UK & Ireland.
Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency
Alan Lovell will step down as Chair of the Environment Agency at the end of December 2026, following an extended term in post.
Calisen appoints smart water meter expert Gary Adams as Director in its growing Water business
Calisen, the UK's largest smart meter provider, has appointed Gary Adams as its Operations Director for Water – the new appointment follows the recent hire of Dr Diane Bitzel in April as its first Chief Technology Officer.
Ofwat’s former chief executive joins global consulting firm BRG as MD in European Economic Regulation practice
Global consulting firm BRG has today announced the arrival of former Ofwat chief David Black as a managing director in the firm’s European Economic Regulation practice based in London, marking the latest in a series of senior additions to BRG’s offering in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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