Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigns
Chris Huhne, Secretary of State at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, has resigned following the Crown Prosecution Service conclusion that there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges for perverting the course of justice after claims that his now ex-wife took penalty points after a speeding case.
AECOM makes new UK flood management appointment
AECOM has appointed Shirel Stedman as director of Central and Local Government Partnerships within its European water practice.
Costain expert joins ICE water sector review panel
Costain’s Water Customer Director has been invited to take a role in helping oversee an important document that could influence the future shape of Government policy towards the industry.
New Chief Executive Officer for Veolia Water UK
Frédéric Devos, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Veolia Water UK since 2007, has handed over his CEO responsibilities to Olivier Bret, present Deputy CEO of Veolia Water UK.
Leading Thames Tunnel opponent stands down as council leader
Stephen Greenhalgh, leader of Hammersmith and Fulham Council and a fierce opponent of Thames Water’s Thames Tunnel super sewer has announced that he intends to stand down.
New Chief Executive for Scottish Environment Protection Agency
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has appointed Professor James Curran MBE, currently SEPA's Director of Science and Strategy, as its new Chief Executive.
Mouchel appoints Deloitte turnaround specialist as Chairman
The Board of Mouchel Group plc has announced the appointment of David Shearer, a former turnaround specialist at Deloitte, as Chairman.
Natural England’s Chief Executive to join Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water has announced that Dr Helen Phillips will be joining the company early next year to take up the position of Director of Customer Service and Networks.
New Chair of the Technology Strategy Board announced
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment of Phil Smith, UK and Ireland Chief Executive of technology company Cisco, as the new Chair of the Technology Strategy Board.
Environment Agency appoints new Director of Flood and Coastal Risk Management
The Environment Agency has appointed its new Director of Flood and Coastal Risk Management.
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As Saudi Arabia’s Al Shumaisi wastewater treatment plant takes shape advanced technology is very much driving the scheme, so report lead contractor ACWA Emirates. The plant, which is sited in the western region of the country between the cities of Makkah and Jeddah, will have a 12,000m3/day capacity and features ACWA’s award-winning Memtreat® membrane bioreactor technology (MBR). -
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New Guide to Sustainable Drainage in the Urban Landscape
A detailed and informative Guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the Urban Landscape has been published as part of the Engineering Nature’s Way initiative by Hydro International.
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