Office for Environment Protection rules that Ofwat, the Environment Agency and Defra have failed to implement the law.
This ruling by OEP is a game changer. It means most of the sewage permits are illegal and need to be replaced,
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Our Response to Defra Consultation on Bathing Water Regulations
Defra Consultation on Bathing Water Regulations The consultation is open so please do respond https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water/bathing-water-reforms-consultation/ This is the Ilkley response summarised in case
Record number of English bathing sites classified as having poor water quality
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Water Bill Amendments – We Need Your Help!
The Labour Party's Water Bill is currently going through the House of Lords and we have concerns that, as it stands, it
Our (most recent!) Letter to Steve Reed
The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP Secretary of State Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P
Independent Water Commission needs to move quickly to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas
Press Release: 1. There is no question the whole water system needs an overhaul. Monopoly privitisation with weak regulation has let rip
Statement from Campaign Groups on Special Administration
Open Statement (docX File)
Press release: The customer pays whilst water companies profit
Today Ofwat published its annual Water Company Performance Report. Yet again, water companies underperform, paying minor fines whilst proposing eye watering bill hikes,
Proposed Amendments to the Water (Special Measures) Bill
Proposed amendments to the Water (Special Measures) Bill 1st October 2024 Leading campaigners for clean rivers, lakes and seas are proposing changes
Briefing to all MPs, Lords and Campaigners
Briefing on the Key Issues we Face Nationally in Securing Clean Rivers, Lakes and Seas September 2024 This briefing was sent to