Southern Water
No time to waste punishing sewage-dumping water companies, say Lib Dems
Almost 700 breaches were recorded across England’s nine water companies in 2023, it has been revealed.
Water bosses responsible for repeated sewage dumping could face criminal charges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed said he will introduce legislation that will ‘give regulators more teeth’ when it comes to water bosses.
Sir Keir Starmer urges ‘personal responsibility’ at water firms amid bills hikes
The PM said the Government would ‘get to grips’ with water firms, adding that the industry has got ‘completely out of hand’.
Increases to household water bills a ‘bitter pill’ – Chancellor
Rachel Reeves promised the Government will ‘get a grip’ on the water sector.
Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals
Regulator Ofwat said the amount is a third less than firms asked for.
Water ‘gradually being restored’ to thousands in East Sussex after main burst
Southern Water said on Sunday afternoon that supplies were being restored in St Leonards and Hastings.
About 32,500 properties remain without water three days after main burst
Southern Water said in an update on Sunday it was ‘very sorry’ that people in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, and in Westfield were still without water.
Impact of 31,000 East Sussex properties without water ‘drastic’ for businesses
One hotel in Hastings has resorted to flushing toilets with sea water, East Sussex County Councillor Godfrey Daniel said.
East Sussex residents ‘frustrated’ and rationing water due to outage
Residents in St Leonards-on-Sea and some areas of Hastings have been left without water since Thursday.
About 31,000 properties in East Sussex without water due to burst main
Southern Water said the disruption to homes in St Leonards-on-Sea and some areas of Hastings is expected to continue into the weekend.