Yorkshire Water calls for greater oversight of how Ofwat delivers and more direct accountability to Parliament
Yorkshire Water CEO Liz Barber has welcomed the Government’s strategic policy statement (SPS) for Ofwat, but has called for it to go further to enable the regulator and water companies to tackle a range of challenges with the scale and urgency required.
MOSL tells Ofwat – “opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” at PR24
MOSL, the non-household (NHH) retail water market operator in England, has told Ofwat “there are opportunities to set clearer targets and performance commitments for the NHH market” in the upcoming 2024 Price Review.
Water UK flags up concerns over Ofwat’s proposed approach to PR24 – and highlights alternative options
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies, has flagged up a number of concerns and suggested alternative approaches to Ofwat’s initial views on the framework for PR24 and future price reviews.
Environment Agency consults on review of Water Industry National Environment Programme
The Environment Agency has today launched a new consultation seeking comment on the proposed redesign of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and the roadmap which sets out the EA’s ambition and plan for long-term change.
Ofwat in recruitment drive for water engineers and scientists to fill multiple roles ahead of PR24
Ofwat has launched a recruitment drive for water engineers and scientists to fill multiple roles in two of the regulator's work clusters: Company Performance and Price Reviews; or Policy and Outcomes.
Ofwat in early consultation on proposals for 2024 Price Review
Ofwat is today setting out its early ambitions for the 2024 price review in a detailed and extensive 131 page discussion paper and inviting comment on its proposals – which include removing the requirement for each company to have a customer challenge group at PR24.
Yorkshire Water tenders £1.9m customer valuation and insights PR24 framework contract
Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with a contract for market research and consultancy services for customer valuation and insights PR24 framework worth up to an estimated £1. 9 million in total.
Ofwat consults on forward programme of work for 2021-22
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposed forward programme of work for 2021-22.
Ofwat consults on what water sector in England and Wales should look like by 2040
Water industry regulator Ofwat is today launching a wide-ranging consultation across England and Wales on what the water sector should look like by 2040.
Ofwat to set up expert panel to strengthen expertise on Price Reviews and major infrastructure projects
The water sector regulator is looking to set up a panel of experts in economic regulation, development of markets and/or corporate finance to help support the development of its regulatory approach to the next Price Review in 2024 and future assets and resources.
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Amiblu appoints Martyn Turton as Sales Director UK & Ireland to accelerate GRP pipe systems adoption in UK
Amiblu, a global leader in Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) pipe systems for wastewater, stormwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Martyn Turton as its Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, driving strategic market development in the infrastructure and water sectors, effective immediately. -
Data services on track to futureproof water management
As a project manager at Metasphere, a Grundfos-owned remote telemetry company at the cutting edge of innovation, Fey McHarg, has witnessed firsthand how the intelligent harnessing of data, specifically through the data-as-a-service model, is fundamentally reshaping and revolutionising the water sector. -
Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world.
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