Independent Water Commission Report
The Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has reviewed the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales the results of which can be found in the:
Independent Water Commission Final report
The final report follows the commission’s wide-ranging call for evidence and the earlier interim report. This report sets out the areas where the commission believes major and ambitious change is needed, based on its evidence and engagement.
The final report focuses on the following themes:
- strategic direction and planning
- legislative framework
- regulator reform
- regulation reform
- company structures, ownership, governance and management
- infrastructure and asset health
- implementation
This report has now been submitted to the UK and Welsh governments. Both governments will respond and consult on proposals, including potential legislation.
Algae - an alternative to plastic
A French think tank called Atelier Luma is investigating whether treated algae can be used an an alternative material to plastic. It showed off the technology at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland. Follow this link to find out more about the studies into Read More»
Calls for better water testing
South Tyneside Council has written to the Secretary of State for the Environment to lobby for better procedures in water quality testing, highlighting the Council's commitment to the environment and challenging the Government to do more to help protect waters nationally. Follow this link to read the South Tyneside call for better water testingRead More»
Selsey Rain Garden
Manor Green Park outside the Selsey Centre is prone to becoming waterlogged in low lying areas following heavy rain. The Manor Green Park Rain Garden is being created by Lizard Landscape to help offset the problems that sometimes develop when areas of the playing field flood. The MPP co-ordinated the project and worked with Selsey Town Council in 2015 to... Read More»