Katey Pigden

United Utilities begins search for new chair

John McAdam was appointed as a non-executive director at United Utilities in February 2008 and as chair in July 2008. He plans to retire from the water company and as chair of Rentokil.

Yorkshire Water uses data to talk frankly with customers

Yorkshire Water said it will become the “first water company” to regularly publish full data on the region’s water resources to enable customers to see how the weather impacts demand.

Utility Week celebrates success of industry at 2018 awards

NI Water restores 100-year-old Mourne Wall ahead of plan

Thames Water’s profits plunge by 69 per cent as extreme weather bites

The Beast from the East and the prolonged summer heatwave have delayed Thames Water’s progress on leakage, despite its “best repair performance” in ten years.

Anglian Water takes top spot in UK’s best place to work list

SES Water ‘significantly lowers’ gearing level

SES Water said it has “significantly lowered” its gearing from 77 per cent to below 60 per cent as it published its first ever “customer-friendly” guide which explains how the company its owned, run and financed.

Former Easyjet director joins Thames Water’s board

As part of a review of its corporate structure, which is nearing completion, Thames Water has pledged to have a majority of independent non-executive directors on its board.

South West Water prepares for Isles of Scilly expansion

South West Water supported the Isles of Scilly operations during the summer months when water levels fell to extreme lows as the company prepares to take over the water supply of the area.

Three more companies granted self-supply water licences

Laundry firm Berendsen, pub company Stonegate and beer and cider company Heineken have all been granted self-supply licences to provide their own water retail services.