The Master's events and engagements
The Master and Consort produce a Blog for every event they participate in. The Blogs can be found by clicking the button. Important events are included on this page.
Supportive Response Submitted to Defra’s Permitting Reform Consultation
The Company has made a short response to the Defra consultation on reform of the exemptions processes in environmental permitting, giving broad support. The response is filed on the web…
Company Submits Response to Environmental Audit Committee on PFAS Concerns
The Company has responded to the Environment Audit Committee’s call for evidence on PFAS , expressing its concerns.
Environment Agency consultation on the proposed Enforcement Levy for Water Companies
In response to the Environment Agency (EA) consultation, the Water Conservators agreed, in principle, that the EA needs to be adequately funded to carry out its duties of permitting and…
Submission to Defra Independent Water Commission – Call for Evidence
We have made a substantial submission to the Call for Evidence from the Defra Independent Water Commission. You can find it on the Policy Positions page of our website.
The Company has responded in detail to the Defra Consultation on the Land Use Framework
The Company has responded in detail to the Defra Consultation on the Land Use Framework. It is pleased that a strategic approach is being used, but is disappointed that there…
In our responses to the Ofwat consultations on water efficiency the Company has been advocating a review of water consumption tariffs. We think that the attached report on energy tariffs by Ofgem will be of interest.
For the report, published 23 August 2024, go to https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-08/Standing%20Charges%20-%20summary%20of%20responses.pdf Standing charge clamour shows need for new kids on the (rising) block By James Wallin, Utility Week editor https://utilityweek.co.uk/more-diverse-tariffs-could-reduce-standing-charges/ The…
Drawing breath after almost three years hard work! An overview of our thinking on water conservation since early 2022
After almost three years of activity in making submissions to consultations and producing thinkpieces , now is a good time to take stock of what we have done . This…
Great News from this morning’s Defra Press release
This morning ( 11July ) the Secretary of State included in his announcement on the future of water company management that Water companies will place customers and the environment at…
Installation Court, Apothecaries’ Hall
The Installation Court was held in the magnificent setting of the Apothecaries’ Hall. The focus of the Court meeting was on the growth of the Company and increased activity and…
Sunset Cruise and Dinner, River Thames
My thank you event for the Court and Company had to involve water, so what better way than a sunset cruise on the Thames! I wanted a memorable expression of…
