Corry Review flags up inefficiencies and difficulties in current system of environmental regulation
The independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape led by economist Dan Corry is calling for reform on how regulators operate, with increased focus on place-based outcomes, greater focus from Defra on facilitating infrastructure projects in the right locations and potential reform of the Habitats Regulations and how they are applied..
Wildlife Trusts warn gaps in Planning & Infrastructure Bill “deeply concerning” and call for further amendments
The Wildlife Trusts are warning that gaps in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill are “deeply concerning” and are urging the Government to ‘fill in the blanks’ to avoid the Bill undermining vital nature protections.
EA Chief Regulator warns "without continued investment and transformation, further improvements to the customer experience will be limited"
Dr Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency who took up the role in April 2024, is warning that without continued investment and transformation for the Environment Agency, "further improvements to the customer experience will be limited."
EAC launches new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within UK regulatory approach
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has today launched a new inquiry to address the risks of PFAS forever chemicals within the UK’s regulatory approach.
Government go-ahead for Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant relocation project
Anglian Water's Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed.
CMA granted six months extension to assess redetermination of Ofwat’s PR24 decisions for five water companies
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has requested an extension of six months to the process that will see it redetermine the price reviews for five water companies.
Ofwat calls on water company CEOs to accelerate and optimise water project delivery to support economic growth
Ofwat is calling on water companies to accelerate and optimise water project delivery to support economic growth - 30 major projects planned in the next 15 years, including nine reservoirs.
Ofwat - no licence modifications following acquisition of Icosa Water Services Ltd by Macquarie European Infrastructure
Ofwat has agreed that no additional modifications to Icosa Water Services Ltd’s licence are required as a direct result of a change in ownership which will see Macquarie European Infrastructure and its subsidiary Connex Holdco Limited UK recognised as the Ultimate Controllers of Icosa Water Services Limited.
Thames Water - Ofwat gives go-ahead for £22.6m funding for London Water Recycling scheme to progress to gate 4 of RAPID process
Ofwat has informed Thames Water of its draft decision to allow £22.6 million funding for the London Water Recycling scheme (with the Teddington DRA as the preferred suboption), and to proceed to gate four of the RAPID process.
Government announces major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect nature
Reforms announced today by the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will see a more dynamic, streamlined approach to environmental regulation will drive economic growth and safeguard nature under the Plan for Change.
Government announces launch of National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
The Government has today announced the launch of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), saying it “ushers in a new era for UK infrastructure delivery.”
Environment Agency publishes new guidance on automatic water sampling equipment under MCERTS
The Environment Agency has published detailed new guidance on automatic water sampling equipment used for monitoring treated discharges from wastewater treatment works, industrial processes, untreated wastewater and receiving waters under the MCERTS monitoring certification scheme.
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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
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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