The Worshipful Company of Plumbers’ Annual Lecture at Wax Chandlers’ Hall will explore the historical context of water management, the stakeholders involved, and the current crisis affecting our inland waters.

Dr Peter Matthews (Past Master, Water Conservators) and Mark Lloyd (Chief Executive of The Rivers Trust) will explore the origins of how we manage inland waters, the various parties involved, the current state of our waterways and the pressing public concerns regarding water quality. A critical examination will be made of the extent of the crisis and the political drivers behind the ongoing challenges with water management.

The event will start at 17.15 hrs followed by the lecture at 18.00 hrs. This will be followed by the drinks reception at 19.15 hrs and an excellent dinner at 20.00 hrs at Brasserie Blanc. The evening will end at approximately 21.30 hrs.
Lecture Only £25 Standard (per head) £15 Students and under 25 (per head). Lecture and dinner at Brasserie Blanc £85 Standard (per head) £75 Students and under 25 (per head).

Please book through The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering:
https://www.ciphe.org.uk/about/events-diary/wcop-annual-lecture-2025