Labour’s Sewage Crackdown to Deliver Cleaner Rivers and Stiffer Penalties Monday, May 12, 2025 sewage water pollution legislation environment investment regulation infrastructure labour rivers The UK’s water sector is set for a profound transformation under Labour’s new Water (Special Measures) Act, a landmark effort tackling years of sewage pollution and public dissatisfaction. The Act signals a comprehensive … Read More
New Law Empowers Jail Sentences for Water Executives Covering Up Sewage Pollution Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More
Urgent Action Needed Over UK Water Pollution Crisis Monday, April 28, 2025 sewage rivers waterways pollution mps regulation infrastructure reform water industry sewage spills A mounting concern over the state of the UK’s rivers and waterways has prompted MPs from the South West to issue a strong warning. They highlighted issues such as raw sewage discharges, crumbling infrastructure, and lax … Read More
Mapping Somerset's 2024 Sewage Spills and River Pollution Monday, April 14, 2025 sewage spills pollution somerset rivers interactive map monitoring environment public health waterways Discover the alarming frequency of sewage spills into Somerset’s waterways in 2024 with a total of 20,181 incidents, averaging at 55 per day - an increase from the previous year. These spills added up to a staggering … Read More
Exciting Progress: Drone Footage Reveals Development of 1,600 New Homes Scheme Sunday, March 30, 2025 drone development infrastructure somerset homes scheme construction sewage wetlands progress A glimpse of progress has been captured by drone footage showcasing a £2m upgrade scheme underway in Taunton, Somerset. This ambitious project seeks to pave the way for 1,628 new homes, along with commercial spaces and a … Read More
Drone Footage Reveals Progress on 1,600 New Homes Scheme Sunday, March 30, 2025 drone footage somerset homes scheme urban infrastructure development construction sewage A recent drone video provides a captivating view of a £2 million project set to facilitate the creation of over 1,600 new residences in the county of Somerset. The urban extension project in Staplegrove will encompass 1,628 … Read More