Water UK comment on the National Infrastructure Plan
The Government's National Infrastructure Plan published today has highlighted the crucial contribution that investing in infrastructure will make to long term economic growth in the UK.
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Water UK response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Call for evidence on Surface Water Flooding Study
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Tapping into growth: economic impact report
'Tapping into growth: economic impact of the water and sewerage sector in the UK', written for Water UK by Deloitte LLP, sets out the water industry is supporting jobs, services, infrastructure and overall growth in the UK.
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New Connections Charging - Consultation
Water UK has launched a consultation on the implementation of the rules adopted by Ofwat in December 2016 on charging for “new connections”.
Information, guidance & standards
Construction (Design and Management)
Occasional guidance note on Construction (Design and Management).
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Water UK Guidance to 2011 private sewer transfer
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NIRC questionnaire on sector interaction and information flow
Water UK responded to the NIRC questionnaire on sector interaction and information flow.
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Housing and Planning Bill: Crucial clause on flood prevention
A vital new measure in the Housing and Planning Bill has been proposed by the House of Lords that will help ensure essential flood prevention measures are put in place at new housing developments.
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Water UK response to the DCLG planning consultation
Water companies must be made statutory consultees in the planning process for applications relating to unconventional and oil gas development.
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Water UK's response to the Department for Business and Trade's consultation on strengthening the regulation of the energy, water and telecoms sectors
Information, guidance & standards
Occasional Guidance Note: The Classification & Management of Confined Space Entries (2019)
The Energy and Utility Skills Council (EUSC) have developed National Occupational Standards (NOS) for entry into confined spaces. The Water industry has produced this Occasional Guidance Note (OGN) to record a number of risk assessment and control measures including these in support the use of these competency standards.
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Developer services audit
Water UK has published the results of an extensive independent audit into companies’ reporting of developer services performance.