Defra Minister gives development consent designation for Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer & Storage Project
Emma Reynolds, Secretary of State at the Department Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed to a request from Northumbrian Water Group to designate its Suffolk Water Recycling, Transfer & Storage Project as development for which development consent is required under the Planning Act 2008.
New report calls for Olympic-style delivery body for for reservoirs or risk increased water bills and missed housing targets
A new report is warning that the Government risks significant increases in consumer water bills and missing its housebuilding targets unless it launches an Olympic-style national champion for reservoirs and hands new powers to regional Mayors.
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister launches consultation on SuDS in new housing developments
Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a public consultation on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in new housing developments.
Defra sets out how it assessed £100 billion cost of nationalising the water sector
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has set out how it estimated that nationalising the water industry would cost approximately £100 billion.
CMA updates timetable for provisional determination on water companies' appeals against Ofwat Final Determinations
The Competition & Markets Authority has updated the administrative timetable for the publication of its provisional determination on Price Review appeals by five water companies against Ofwat’s Final Determinations on their AMP8 business plans.
Defra consults on proposals to revise Water Efficiency Standards - new water saving plans would reduce bills and unblock thousands of new homes
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new consultation on proposals to revise the Water Efficiency Standards set out in Building Regulations 2010 on new water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock thousands of new homes.
RAPID Annual Progress Review 2024-25 flags up achievements - and areas for improvement
The Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development has published its Annual Review for April 2024 to March 2025 period which flags up RAPID's achievements and areas for improvement. Key concerns highlighted by stakeholders include capacity and delivery confidence, with supply chain readiness, funding models, and programme management identified as areas of uncertainty.
Largest number of major infrastructure projects green-lit by the current government in first year of a Parliament
In his new role as Housing Secretary at the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed has announced that the Government has given the go-ahead to the largest number of major infrastructure projects in the first year of a Parliament in history.
Ofwat consults on proposed new rules for water company execs to face fit and proper person test
Ofwat has launched a new consultation on its proposals to introduce fitness and propriety tests for those in senior roles at water companies.
MOSL calls on Ofwat to create clearer pathway to the easing of price protections
MOSL is calling on Ofwat to create a clearer pathway to the easing of price protections in its response to Ofwat's Retail Exit Code (REC26) consultation.
EFRA Committee launches climate and weather resilience inquiry with call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched a call for evidence on coastal erosion and landslips as part of its long-term thematic inquiry into Climate and weather resilience.
Ofwat consults on updated Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) guidance
Ofwat has launched a short consultation on its updated Guaranteed Standards Scheme (GSS) guidance – the GSS Regulations 2008 set out the minimum standards of service that customers should receive, and the minimum payments that customers should receive if the standards are not met.
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Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter.
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