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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…

At a meeting of the Court, at the Oxford and Cambridge Club in London, the Master, Dylan Barker, admitted Graham Edwards as a Liveryman, and Peter Simpson as a Freeman. …

The Trustees of the Company’s charity, The Water Conservation Trust CIO*, met on 6 May 2025 to review progress on education projects and to consider what should be included in…

Members of The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators not only support its charity, The Water Conservation Trust, but also give directly to deserving causes in the City of London and…

Efforts by organisations to promote diversity and inclusion are falling into disrepute with some senior leaders because they are not delivering value to staff, customers, and shareholders.  Leaders generally want to…

One way to create great music is to fill St Paul’s Cathedral with cathedral choirs and clergy supported by the Lord Mayor, City Corporation and Livery Masters and representatives.  Our…

Water Conservator Past Master Dr Peter Matthews joined with Mark Lloyd, the founder of Thames21 and Chief Executive of the Rivers Trust, to debate the quality of our rivers and…

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 Water Conservation Trust helps young people succeed and thrive, regardless of their background.  We are committed to widening participation and equality of opportunity.  We are encouraged when we hear…