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Wednesday, 13 June 2007 00:00
New regulation will impact on private water supplies for business
Many food and beverage companies could find their private water supplies under threat following the ongoing introduction of new UK legislation
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Wednesday, 01 October 2008 00:00
New legislation to encourage permeable surfacing comes into force
New planning rules coming in effect today mean that anyone who wants to put in a new driveway or parking area over five square metres will not require planning permission, so long as they use surfaces that allow the water to soak through the ground.
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007 00:00
New legislation for major planning reforms
A new Bill that will make the planning system quicker, more transparent and easier for the public to become involved in was published yesterday by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.
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Friday, 30 May 2008 00:00
New inset appointment application
Ofwat has said that it has received a new application for an inset appointment at a site in Waterlooville called Old Park Farm under Section 8 of the Water Industry Act 1991.
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Friday, 12 December 2008 11:50
New guidance to help protect watercourses from construction pollution
Construction and maintenance companies who work in or near watercourses are being reminded today that pollution incidents are avoidable by careful planning. The call comes as new pollution prevention guidelines are published by the Environment Agency.
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Thursday, 01 May 2008 00:00
New guidance on Water Framework Directive requirements issued
The United Kingdom Technical Advisory Group (UKTAG) which provides coordinated advice on technical aspects of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in the United Kingdom has added two new documents to its website.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 00:00
New financial penalties for street works introduced
New powers allowing councils to financially penalise utility companies which fail to give proper notice that they intend to dig up the roads have come into force.
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Thursday, 06 December 2007 00:00
New EU Directive on flood risk management comes into force
The new directive on flood risk management aimed at reducing the risks and adverse consequences of floods in the European Union has now come into force.
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Monday, 22 October 2007 00:00
New drought powers for water companies
A 62 year old law governing the use of hosepipes in times of drought will be updated following a Government consultation, Environment Minister Phil Woolas confirmed today.
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Friday, 18 May 2007 00:00
New boost for water industry competition
Competition in the water industry took a step forward this week when Ofwat announced a proposal to create the first new water and sewerage company to serve domestic customers since privatisation 18 years ago.
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