Rivers Trust - SPS for Ofwat "not yet ambitious enough and still lacks clarity"
The Rivers Trust has welcomed the prioritisation of the environment for the first time in Defra’s latest Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat – but expressed concern that the SPS is not yet ambitious enough, and still lacks clarity.
Government publishes Strategic Policy Statement guidance for Ofwat
Following the conclusion of of its consultation in October 2021, the government has today published a draft of the Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat - the SPS has now been laid in Parliament.
Government says Ofwat must ensure England’s water industry is doing more to protect environment
Ofwat must ensure that England’s water industry is doing more to protect the environment, the Government has announced today as it set out its priorities for the regulator over the next five years.
Future Water calls for wide ranging duties for Ofwat to support agile regulation
Future Water is calling for a wider range of duties to be part of the remit of water sector regulator Ofwat, supporting a more agile, future looking approach.
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
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Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
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Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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