Master’s Blog

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’....

The Company has responded to the  Environment Audit Committee’s call for evidence on PFAS ,  expressing its concerns....

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…...

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. 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…...

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 level of ire over standing charges on energy bills was made abundantly clear by the response to Ofgem’s call for…...

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 is particularly important in terms of making our voice heard by the policy makers in government . We have produced…...

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 the heart of their objectives. The Secretary of State is clear that he expects companies to change their ‘Articles of…...

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 income. The Company was very pleased to welcome Liam Hogg, Lee Morton and Gerald O’Shaughnessy as new Liverymen, and Martin…...

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 thanks to members of the Court, Past Masters, Fellow Masters, Consorts and friends. We welcommed our guests with a glass…...