Crustacean fisheries – ‘Prawn wars’ – on iplayer for another 7 days
The BBC film will be on iplayer until August 25th http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b063j0z6/landward-20152016-12-prawn-wars-landward-special
Reflections on the Price Review learning from PR14 – Ofwat
Trust in Water This document set out the key reflections on our 2014 price review programme along with our next steps. These reflections cover the period from the publication of the methodology in July 2013 to the publication of final determinations in December 2014. It does not review the decisions make on price limits. The […]
Towards Water 2020 – Ofwat discussion paper seeking stakeholder views
Ofwat: ‘Water companies are contributing expertise and perspectives to inform the debate on the future of water, in partnership with all the sector’s stakeholders. Looking forward 25 years and more, the water sector faces challenges from population growth, climate change, tightening environmental standards and changing customer expectations. These challenges will require both significant further investment […]
The water company drought plan guideline – Environment Agency consultation
‘The Environment Agency (EA) is holding a consultation for the revised Water Company Drought Plan Guideline (see consultation site). The water company drought plan guideline (WC DPG) sets out what water companies must and should include in their statutory drought management plans. These plans focus on the things that companies plan to do to maintain […]
More customers satisfied with value for money of water and sewerage services
Three quarters of water customers in England and Wales believe they are getting value for money from their water company, according to new research from the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater). CCWater has today (Tuesday) published its annual ‘Water Matters’ survey which reveals water customers’ satisfaction with value for money has risen by six per […]
LIFE Project & Freshwater Fish – Evidence on the conservation of endangered fish
The conservation of Europe’s freshwater fish and their habitats is an important EU policy goal, supported not only through the Habitats Directive and EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, but also because of the clear and close links between water quality and fish conservation status, through the implementation of the Water framework Directive and River Basin Management […]
Flash flooding, the growing risks and our response – Peter Coombes
‘As we approach the height of the British Summer, thoughts turn to leather on willow, strawberries & cream and of course…the likelihood of flash floods! Experience has taught us that it is not the usual risk from around our coastline or rivers that threatens at this time of the year, but the high intensity storm cells […]
Dean Quarry & breakwater & the Swansea Tidal Lagoon – Update
This is an update on the development of Dean Quarry, Cornwall the coastal site that was earmarked to provide the rock armour for the Swansea tidal lagoon. The companies involved with the Swansea Lagoon own Dean Quarry. The Swansea tidal lagoon project website highlights a wide range of recent developments but not the Dean Quarry […]