Minutes from the last Water Quality Summit can me downloaded here.
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Southend Community Committee Elections – Results and Meeting Recap
Reading Time: 2 minutesThank you to every Waterwatch Southend member who attended the Community Meeting on Monday 24 November and to everyone who voted online or in person. Your involvement continues to build a strong, local, community-led model for holding those responsible for our water quality to account. This meeting marked an important step in establishing the first…
Southend Community Committee Elections
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Community Committee elections take place on Monday 24th November at the next community meeting. Venue Leigh Sailing Club. Doors open at 18:00, meeting. commences 18:30. Voting closes at 19:00.If you cannot attend and you are a member wanting to vote, you can contact Daniella to arrange to vote on Sunday between 13:00 and 15:00…
Waterwatch UK: Now a Registered Charity and a New Chapter Begins in Southend
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re proud to announce that Waterwatch UK formally became a registered charity on 1 September 2025: Charity No. 1214739. This marks a major step forward for our mission to build a national movement for water justice: one that began right here in Southend. A New Era for the Southend Water Summits From the first quarter…
Waterwatch Day 2025
Reading Time: 7 minutesOur first ever Waterwatch Day took place on 28th June under the blazing sun at Chalkwell Beach, Southend and what a day it was. With over 250 direct engagements with members of the public, the event was a resounding success. From curious passers-by to dedicated campaigners, we had meaningful conversations about water quality, pollution, and the power…
Why Conservation Needs Communities, Not Just Commandments
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s easy to think that protecting the natural world is just a matter of passing the right laws or drawing lines on a map. But real, lasting conservation doesn’t start in government offices—it begins in communities. Too often, environmental initiatives are handed down like rules from above. Well-intentioned policies arrive with official stamps and big…
Community Voices and the Future of Water Governance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Independent Water Commission’s interim report, released on 3 June 2025, highlights systemic failures in England and Wales’s water sector. It emphasises the need for comprehensive reforms in strategic planning, regulation, company governance, and infrastructure management. Key Findings: Community Engagement: Waterwatch UK, representing community interests, submitted a detailed response to the Commission’s call for evidence.…