British Water announces appointment of new Chair and new Chair for UK Forum
British Water has announced two new appointments - Stephen Slessor as its new Chair and Evangelos Petropoulos as the new Chair for its UK Forum.
Water Industry Commission for Scotland appoints David Satti as Chief Executive
The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has announced the appointment of David Satti as its new permanent CEO, following a competitive recruitment process.
National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority appoints Chief Executive Officer of NISTA
The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has today announced the appointment of Becky Wood as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Mike Davis to stand down as Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water Chief Finance Officer
Dŵr Cymru, the not-for-profit water utility, has announced that Mike Davis is standing down from his role as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Executive Director on the Board, with effect from 30th June 2025 after over 20 years with the company.
Pennon Group Plc appoints new Chair of Remuneration Committee
The Board of Pennon Group Plc has announced the appointment of Andrea Blance as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of the Company with effect from today.
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed as Natural England Chair
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has today confirmed that Tony Juniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
National Infrastructure Commission - James Heath to step down as Commission CEO
The National Infrastructure Commission’s Chief Executive, James Heath, is stepping down in March 2025 after nearly five years in post.
Judith Batchelar announced as new Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency
The Environment Secretary George Eustice has appointed Judith Batchelar as Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency. This follows the announcement of her reappointment to the EA Board in October 2021.
UK’s first-ever female bodyguard now protects Thames Water’s Walthamstow Wetlands
From travelling the world protecting celebrities and royals to now guarding the water supply for almost four million Londoners – Jacquie Davis has seen it all.
UKWIR appoints new Chief Executive
UKWIR, the organisation set up to shape the UK water industry’s research agenda, has appointed Steve Kaye as Chief Executive Officer.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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