New Homes Approved Near Popular Somerset Wedding Venue Amid Sewage System Concerns Monday, September 29, 2025 somerset housing development sewage infrastructure conservation phosphates affordable flooding planning Somerset councillors have unanimously approved plans for 18 new homes near the well-known Old Oak Farm wedding venue in Curry Rivel, despite community concerns over the capacity of local sewage systems. West of England … Read More
Bacteria Levels Surge at Weymouth Central Beach, Echoing Last Year’s Blue Flag Loss Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth bacteria pollution blueflag harbour sewage runoff environmentagency waterquality dorset Weymouth’s Central beach has experienced a significant rise in bacteria levels this August, mirroring a similar spike in 2024 that contributed to the beach losing its prestigious Blue Flag status this year. Last year, storm … Read More
Dawlish Seaside Resort Battles Infrastructure and Housing Strains Amid Rapid Growth Sunday, August 31, 2025 dawlish seaside infrastructure sewage housing affordable development southwestwater tourism council Dawlish, one of Devon’s cherished coastal resorts, is grappling with the consequences of rapid population growth and development. Following the completion of a major housing development, local councillors report that the … Read More
South West Village Plagued by Sewage Crisis Amid Proposed Housing Development Sunday, July 6, 2025 feniton sewage infrastructure development southwestwater housing parishcouncil pollution traffic community Residents of Feniton, a picturesque South West village, are grappling with a worsening sewage crisis as plans for up to 60 new homes ignite fierce opposition from the local parish council. The village’s struggling Victorian … Read More
Wessex Water CFO Banned from Bonuses Following Sewage Pollution Conviction Friday, June 6, 2025 wessexwater sewage pollution bonusban ofwat environmentallaw somerset waterquality infrastructure regulation Wessex Water’s chief financial officer (CFO) has been barred from receiving bonuses following a criminal conviction linked to severe sewage pollution incidents in Somerset. This decision aligns with new government regulations … Read More
Thames Water Fined a Record £122.7 Million as MP Demands End to Sewage Scandal Wednesday, May 28, 2025 thameswater sewage fine ofwat waterindustry regulation environment dividends publicbenefit reform Thames Water has been slapped with a historic £122.7 million fine following repeated sewage discharges and unlawful dividend payments. This substantial penalty has sparked demands for a fundamental overhaul of the water … Read More