19 Apr 2023
As announced in the recent Plan for Water, the government has published a new National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure. There is also a summary of responses and government response to the recent consultation on the Statement. In an (un)timely report published the data after the new National Policy Statement, the National Infrastructure Commission […]
19 Apr 2023
From BBC News The government has announced the launch of a new digital map of the entire network of underground power cables, gas pipes, sewers and water mains across the country. The interactive map has been tested in the North East of England and will be rolled out throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland by […]
19 Apr 2023
Over the past few years, the EU (DG Environment) and the OECD conducted a joint project to provide practical guidance to Members States with a view to accelerating the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. The OECD has now presented a report summarising the conclusions of several stakeholder workshops. Implementing Water Economics in the EU […]
19 Apr 2023
A brand new wetlands scheme in a West Sussex area will help Southern Water in its efforts to reduce storm overflows into Chichester Harbour and improve water quality. The project, involving the planting of more than 1,500 reed plants, will be completed in the next few weeks on Lavant Wastewater Treatment Works. Creation of wetlands […]
19 Apr 2023
The National Trust, Yorkshire Water and the Woodland Trust are working together to create 350 hectares of woodland, install thousands of natural flood management interventions and restore peatland. Two public meetings in April will give people chance to learn more about plans A partnership project between the National Trust, Yorkshire Water and the Woodland Trust […]
12 Apr 2023
Defra has announced (10 April) that four swimming spots in England are being designated as bathing waters ahead of the warmer months and will soon benefit from regular water quality monitoring. Following a two-week public consultation, Sykes Lane Bathing Beach and Whitwell Creek at Rutland Water, Firestone Bay in Plymouth, and a section of the […]
12 Apr 2023
CCW has published its Forward Work Programme for 2023-24, which sets out the consumer champion’s strategic priorities and key campaigns for the coming year. They include: People and the environment – Increase awareness of the value of water and how people’s behaviour affects the water environment to 70% by 2030 through a series of initiatives. […]
12 Apr 2023
The Environment Agency has developed an operating framework for water supply reservoirs and flood risk management. This framework will: help decide which water supply reservoirs can provide flood risk management benefits enable consistent local decision making We have designed this framework to support engagement between the: Environment Agency water companies other partners, including local communities […]
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