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 under ‘policy positions’....
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 enforcement for the Water Industry. But it suggested that the execution of the requirements of the Water (Special Measures) Act…...
Our Partnership with River Holme Connections: Placement Report 2025
We are pleased to share the latest Year in Industry placement report, supported by the Water Conservators Trust in partnership with River Holme Connections. Authored by placement student Rachel Horton, the report highlights the valuable skills and hands-on experience she gained over the year—from leading volunteer tasks and assisting with…...
Neutron scattering for materials research
Peter Hall 18 March, 2025 A group of Water Conservators visited the Neutron Scattering for Materials Research Facility at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), and the onsite water treatment arrangements at the Harwell Campus. The Conservators team A model of the neutron and muon generation and scattering facility…...
CITY WATER DEBATE 2025
Bakers’ Hall, London, Wednesday 19 March Hosted by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators Britain’s water sector is poised for a new “Bazalgette moment”, with a potential £104 billion to invest over the next five years and the chance to renew and transform much of the country’s water infrastructure, just…...
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 is insufficient recognition of the roles of land and water merged into the concept of Intergrated Natural Resources Management. The…...
Professor Liz Price awarded MBE for services to sustainability education
Congratulations to Liz Price, Professor of Environmental Education and Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Sustainability, at Manchester Metropolitan University, on receiving an MBE in the King’s birthday honours, 2024, for her contribution to sustainability education. She was presented with the award by the King at Windsor Castle on 10th December 2024. The award…...
Schools Programme – Progress Update November 2024
Schools Programme – Progress Update November 2024 River Holme Connections I enclose an extract from a letter of thanks from Simon Hurst, River Interventions Manager, River Home Connections, for our support of their Year In Industry student and the Riverfly Monitoring Project:- On behalf of the River Home Connections team…...
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