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A second volume of guidance on River Basin Management Planning has been  published by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government for consultation.

In an interview with the BBC the ex-chairman of Scottish Chairman Alan Alexander has urged ministers to consider mutualising the publicly-owned utility.
Defra has launched the Government’s new water strategy to help secure and maintain water supplies, reduce water pollution and tackle surface water flooding.
The Environment Agency has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a boost in funding for its work programme for 2008/09.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will shortly be announcing the single evidence session which forms part of the short inquiry into Defra's consultation on implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England. 

Ofwat has responded to the Environment Agency’s consultation on Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) relating to the Water Framework Directive.

Thursday, 24 January 2008 00:00

Ofwat launches charging consultation

Ofwat has launched a consultation about its future charging strategy for the water industry.

The Glasgow Strategic Drainage Scheme is one of nine infrastructure projects fast-tracked yesterday by the Scottish Government identifiying them as being "of national importance".

Ofwat has set out in greater detail its reasons for proposing in September 2007 to fine Thames Water a total of £12.5 million and further extended the consultation period.

The European Commission has adopted new legislation on industrial emissions to strengthen the provisions already in force and reduce industrial emissions throughout the European Union.
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