Chris Murray, Independent Chair of Water Resources South East, shares his reflections on the last month - which has seen both a change of government and Ofwat publish its draft determinations on water companies 2025 to 2030 business plans.
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Our letter to the new Secretary of State
We have written to Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State, to welcome him into his new role, introduce WRSE and ask the government to commit to urgent action to reduce demand for drinking water.
Innovation invitations for 2029 regional plan
WRSE has launched an open invitation for suggestions to help drive more innovation and efficiency in the next regional plan.
WRSE responds to Ofwat’s Water Efficiency Fund second consultation
In response to Ofwat’s second consultation on the proposed Water Efficiency Fund, Water Resources South East (WRSE) has called on the water industry regulator to start planning the fund’s roll-out now, rather than wait until the start of the next five-year planning period.
Launch of Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project public consultation
As Southern Water launches a consultation on the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project, WRSE Technical Director, Meyrick Gough, explains the importance of the scheme and the role water recycling will play in securing resilient water supplies in future.
February 2024 newsletter
Read our latest newsletter by visiting: wrse-newsletter-feb-2024-final.pdf