Government sets out plans for streamlined regulation and modernised environmental permitting regime
The Government has announced that environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review.
Severn Trent tenders £6 million AMP8 contract for asbestos services
Severn Trent Water has gone out to tender on behalf of itself and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy with a contract for asbestos services with an estimated value of £6 million (inc VAT).
Environment Agency issues Drought Permit to Yorkshire Water
The Environment Agency has issued a drought permit that will allow Yorkshire Water to reduce how much water is released from the Grimwith Reservoir to “top up” natural flows within the River Wharfe.
Uisce Éireann starts work on major €22m investment to upgrade wastewater network in North Drogheda
Uisce Éireann has commenced a major infrastructure project to upgrade the wastewater network in North Drogheda, representing a €22 million investment in the region. The vital project will increase wastewater capacity to support the development of over 5,000 new homes.
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance invests £1.5 million to upgrade water pipes in Barton-upon-Humber
Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is due to begin upgrades in Barton which will see the replacement of 2.7 kilometres of water pipes to ensure that water supplies are safe and reliable for decades to come.
Mitsubishi Electric’s David Bean discusses the key role data plays in delivering Water 2050
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, David Bean, Business Development Group Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, discusses how Water 2050 sets out the urgent action needed to improve the operational performance of the sector – and how the use of data and advanced data analytics will be key to aiding its delivery.
Northern Ireland Water tenders £3.6 million contract for legal services
Northern Ireland Water has gone out to tender with a contract for legal services with an estimated value of £3.6 million (inc VAT).
Anglian Water awards £1.8 million AMP8 contract for nutrient investigation services in transitional and coastal waters
Anglian Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for nutrient investigation services in transitional and coastal waters worth an estimated £1.8 million (inc VAT).
Severn Trent awards £12 million AMP8 contract for supply and installation of condition monitoring tech
Severn Trent Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for condition monitoring covering the supply and installation of hardware, supply of software/cloud based data analysis visualisation and the provision of technical support with an estimated value of £12 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities appoints Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Ltd as Independent Technical Adviser to £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme
United Utilities has appointed Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Ltd as the Consultant who will act as the Independent Technical Adviser to its Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme – yesterday the utility announced the appointment of the Cascacade Infrastructure Ltd. consortium as the Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) to the £3 billion programme.
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Xylem Flygt pumps selected for Transport for London’s Silvertown Tunnel
The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK. -
Spotlight on wastewater treatment with prestigious television slot for Lakeside on All Access with Andy Garcia
In a TV show that will explain the complex journey of the wastewater treatment process, Lakeside Equipment Corporation is set to feature in US Public Television’s All Access program with Andy Garcia. -
Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60.
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