Ruth Williams

Q&A: Ordnance Survey on creating a National Underground Asset Register

Carsten Roensdorf, strategic propositions manager at Ordnance Survey, chats to Utility Week about the National Underground Asset Register, which is set to be rolled-out nationwide after receiving government backing.

Tony Cocker to step down from Affinity board

Tony Cocker, who led Eon and sits on the board at SSE, has announced he will step down as chair of Affinity Water from January 2021 citing personal reasons for the decision.

Yorkshire Water agrees £60m sludge removal contract

Yorkshire Water has agreed a contract with Suttons Tankers for the removal of sludge from its wastewater treatment sites that it claimed will cut the company’s carbon emissions by 15 per cent. As part of the £60 million deal, 21 drivers and 33 vehicles have been transferred from Yorkshire to Suttons.

Water companies should be able to withstand one-in-500-year droughts

Water resource management plans should prepare an area for once in 500-year drought events and feature natural capital solutions to resource management, according to proposed updates to planning guidance.

MOSL sets out vision for a simpler future

The water label debate: mandatory versus voluntary

The well-established, voluntary water efficiency label has gained recognition across Europe but water efficiency experts fear the nature of it would limit its adoption on high consumption goods, the Bathroom Manufacturers Association argues that re-inventing the wheel would hinder progress

Ofwat remains steadfast on CMA appeals

As the CMA gathers submissions and evidence for redetermining the business plans of Anglian, Bristol, Northumbrian and Yorkshire Water, Ofwat has firmly defended its position and the final determinations it handed to the companies in December.

Consumer group calls for tougher regulatory actions in water retail

Complaints are falling in the non-household water sector but CCW expressed concerns about the rising number of issues companies are unable to resolve

How low can WACC go?

Water sector urged to increase natural capital in infrastructure plans

The regulators of the water sector and government have urged the industry to go beyond the goals of PR19 and the Public Interest Commitments to play a bigger role in a green recovery. It came as the secretary of state for the environment signalled a fresh approach to green policy – one which came in for criticism from campaigners for a lack of clarity.