Companies reject Ofwat’s licence changes
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water industry, has confirmed that many water companies have been unable to accept Ofwat’s controversial proposals for licence modifications.
Defra says Ofwat must review and report on issue of cyclical spend in the water sector
New Government Guidance will require water industry regulator Ofwat to regularly review and report on the issue of cyclical investment in the water sector and whether its regulatory framework is having an impact on the profile of investment in the water and sewerage sector.
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.
Report says regulation in England helping protect against climate change - but more needs to be done
A high rate of regulatory performance in England is helping fight climate change impacts, but more must be done to secure a healthy environment, according to a new report released by the Environment Agency.
Ofwat report flags up possible link between underground network management and pollution incidents
UK water industry regulator Ofwat is considering whether there is a possible link between a rise in the number of pollution incidents that the water companies reported during 2011-12 and how well the companies are managing, maintaining and operating their underground networks.
Key Ofwat adviser says Draft Water Bill is “historic opportunity”
A newly-published paper has provided further insight into water industry regulator Ofwat’s thinking on the proposed changes needed in the UK water sector – and whether the Draft Water Bill delivers. It also flags up Thames Water’s Tideway Tunnel as the perfect example of where competition for the market could be put to the test.
New Code of Considerate Construction Practice coming in 2013
From the 1st January 2013, the Considerate Constructors Scheme will be assessing all registered sites and companies against a new five-point Code of Considerate Practice.
Infrastructure Bill gets Royal Assent
The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill, which will enable the Government to guarantee up to £40 billion of investment in infrastructure including flood defences, today received Royal Assent.
MPs grill Finn on Ofwat acting beyond its powers
Ofwat Chief Executive Regina Finn has denied that the industry regulator is acting beyond its existing powers with regard to modifying licences of water companies.
Northern Ireland DOE to have dedicated Marine Division
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the Department of the Environment will for the first time have a dedicated Marine Division.
Committee session flags up Draft Water Bill issues
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has held its first oral evidence session with relation to the Draft Water Bill, with issues such as upstream reform, resilience and the merger regime being discussed.
New EC guidelines on waterway and environment policy integration
The European Commission (EC) is issuing new guidelines on inland navigation and nature protection to assist the sector in applying EU environmental legislation.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
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