…by each of the 33 Companies and we also welcome the Companies without Livery and the Guilds. This time there was no seating plan and we ended up in a completely random arrangement that worked. The response to the toasts was given by Joanna Hughes,…
Social Media Policy
…Livery Companies and personal communications. Why use Social Media? Social media can be used for many different purposes, for example: to encourage and develop communications within the Company as well as to external addressees to provide a more engaging and intellectually stimulating form of communication…
Company Values and Code of Conduct
Home Company Values and Code of Conduct Overview Company Values and an associated Code of Conduct are now accepted in Government/Industry as a standard of best practice. The Company promotes a policy of shared values, fairness, courtesy and mutual respect amongst our Members. This puts…
Election Court Lunch, Butchers’ Hall
…by the idea of commerce, community, and charity. Needless to say, this fine company wouldn’t be a bad place to start! In recognition of our appreciation for the Water Conservators, we have some small tokens for you. Master…the measure of a great leader is what…
Go with the flow: Working with nature and managing catchments
…example of evolving good practice and collaboration. As an example, the zero good chemical status of rivers is driven by factors other than sewage effluents and agriculture. None of the current investments or NBS plans will change that; new metrics are required. Regulators need to…
Members of Court
…example, the Hon Chaplain and the Bargemaster. Dylan Barker was installed as Master in July 2024. After leaving school Dylan became an apprentice within the construction Industry. On completion of his apprenticeship he moved into the building services sector, later forming his own company primarily…
Briefing Notes
…Download Jan24 DBT GROWTH & REGULATORS Briefing on the DBT Consultations and Call for Evidence 153.35 KB PDF Download 2023 Briefing Files Size Type Download Jan 23 GOVERNANCE Short version thinkpiece submitted to Defra 352.85 KB PDF Download Feb 23 REGULATION Short version of thinkpiece…
Safeguarding Policy
…of The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators (“The Company”). If a complaint involves any possibility that the law has been broken it will always be passed immediately to the police to be dealt with in accordance with the law. All other complaints will be investigated…
Worshipful Company of Water Conservators and Society for the Environment sign concordat to work together
…the development of national environmental policies and practices. This year the Society celebrates 20 years since obtaining its Royal Charter and the Company is celebrating 25 years since it obtained Livery status. Formalising this partnership is a fitting way to mark such as significant year.”…
What is a Livery Company?
Home About us What is a Livery Company? Most Livery Companies began their lives as “Guilds”, a term derived from the Saxon word “gild” for payment, since members paid towards the cost of membership. Once paid, they became “Free” [or Freemen] of the Company. The…