24 Jun 2021
Ofwat David Black 18 June 2021 ‘Dear Chief Executive, Improving performance on the use of storm overflows In my new role as Ofwat’s Interim CEO I have been keen to meet with companies and stakeholders to hear more about the steps the sector is and will be taking to meet the challenges and ambitions of […]
24 Jun 2021
Thames Water has appointed a new Director to its Executive team to expand its renewable energy business and open-up more green spaces for customers to enjoy across London and the Thames Valley. Tony Vasishta will start on July 6 as CEO of Ventures, a new business unit that will unlock further benefits to its customers, […]
24 Jun 2021
The Rivers Trust have produced a guide to practical advice on the design and maintenance of constructed wetlands for the purpose of mitigating urban diffuse pollution. See: Urban Wetland Design Guide – CaBA (catchmentbasedapproach.org) The aim of this guide is to provide comprehensive and practical advice on the design and maintenance of constructed wetlands for […]
24 Jun 2021
This mechanism has been around for a number of years, and the Environment Agency report on the use of this annually. The example below of Anglian Water shows how this works. EA ‘Environment Agency approach to enforcement undertakings (EUs) An EU is a voluntary offer made by an offender to: put right the effects of their offending […]
24 Jun 2021
Alternative sources of funding, the SWEEP Investing in Nature for Health project Responding to our partners’ needs to understand and secure alternative sources of funding, the SWEEP Investing in Nature for Health project developed this report. It provides a concise summary of the breadth of funding mechanisms available for green infrastructure and the activities provided […]
24 Jun 2021
Forestry Commission ‘Landmark £15 million woodland creation grant opens for applications Scheme offers greater flexibility and recognition of the benefits woodland can provide for people and wildlife. The Forestry Commission has opened a new multimillion tree planting grant scheme – the England Woodland Creation Offer – to provide greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers […]
24 Jun 2021
If you are active on climate change – Sir David King’s new Advisory group – Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) will be of interest: sign up here https://ccag.earth/ Business Green ‘Featuring Sir David King and the IEA’s Fatih Birol, new group plans to offer regular warnings and policy advice on the urgent need to combat […]
22 Jun 2021
Hansard Rebecca Pow ‘It is, as ever, a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hosie, especially on this auspicious World Oceans Day. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for securing this debate on this day. She expresses so much passion for the sea and the ocean, which […]
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