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house of commonsThe vote by MPs last week in the House of Commons against amending the Environment Bill to stop water companies dumping raw sewage into Britain’s rivers is the target of ongoing and widespread criticism in the press and on social media.

stream field trees 1The Environment Agency has launched a six month consultation on the statutory review of the draft River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) and Flood Risk Management plans which set out how organisations, stakeholders and communities will work together to improve the water environment over the next six years.

FUTURE WATER logoFuture Water is calling for a wider range of duties to be part of the remit of water sector regulator Ofwat, supporting a more agile, future looking approach.

OFWAT LOGOJonson Cox’s appointment as Chair of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has been extended by six months and two other Board members have been reappointed as non-executive directors.

waterukThe Government’s draft Strategic Policy Statement (SPS) is a ‘missed opportunity’ to ensure that the water industry can make significant progress before the end of the decade in addressing the many long-term challenges it faces, such as responding to the climate crisis, a growing population and improving the health of our rivers, according to trade body Water UK.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENTThe House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will question the CEOs from five of the largest water and sewerage companies in England in person at 2.30pm this afternoon as part of the EAC’s current inquiry on Water Quality in Rivers.

CMA LogoThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has welcomed the government’s proposals to strengthen its ability to tackle breaches of competition and consumer law, and empower the Digital Markets Unit (DMU).

OFWAT_WATER_BREAKTHROUGH_CHALLENGE_-_2ND_ROUND.jpgThe second round of Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge opens for entries today with successful partnerships able to win a share of the approximately £39 million prize pot.

river trees 1The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) will next week question the Chief Executives from five of the largest water and sewerage companies in England as part of its current inquiry on Water Quality in Rivers.

CCWATER 1CCW has published a manifesto setting out the priorities for what it wants to see from the 2024 Price Review (PR24) - and the organisation wants CCW to play a leading role in the coordination of collaborative, centralised research.

CMeX-DMeX-infographic 1Ofwat has published the results of its customer satisfaction and experience for water and wastewater companies in England and Wales over the last year.

OFWAT AMMA Report Sept 21Ofwat has flagged up a number of areas where the water companies will need to strengthen their existing approach to asset management maturity.

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