Former Ofwat Chief Cathryn Ross, now interim CEO at Thames Water, appeared before the London Assembly Environment Committee today for the first of two meetings investigating London’s waters, looking at pollution, the long-term water supply available in London and any risks associated with the two issues.
Thames Water will also be questioned on the recent issues regarding their financial position and long-term sustainability.
The meeting also included an update on Solar Together London, with delivery partner for the scheme, iChoosr, being questioned over the significant issues Green Energy Together UK (GET UK) have caused and continue to cause for Londoners.
Guests at today’s meeting included:
Panel 1 – Solar Together update
Panel 1A:
- Richard Watts, Deputy Chief of Staff, GLA
- Catherine Barber, Assistant Director, Environment and Energy, GLA
- Dr Austin Entonu MBE, Head of Energy, GLA
Panel 1B
- Cas Bijlholt, Chief Executive Officer, iChoosr
- Marie-Louise Abretti, Business Manger Solar, iChoosr
Panel 2 – London’s water
- Cathryn Ross, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Thames Water
- Debbie Leach, Chief Executive, Thames21
- Bella Davies, Chief Executive, South East Rivers Trust
- Dan Bicknell, Adaptation Manager, GLA
- James Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, River Action
Click here to watch the recording of the meeting:
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