Southend: Water Quality Summit Minutes November 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy Waterwatch UK Is Set Up as a Limited Company, Not a CIC When I founded Waterwatch UK, the mission was clear: to hold those responsible for polluting our waterways accountable and to empower communities to demand action. This mission involves challenging powerful stakeholders, driving policy changes, and engaging in advocacy that goes beyond simply…

Reading Time: 2 minutesResponse to Southend Against Sewage’s Feedback on Transitioning the Water Summits to an Independent, Community-Led Model Thank you, Southend Against Sewage, for sharing your thoughts on our proposal to transition the Water Summits to a community-led, independent model under the governance of Waterwatch UK. Your concerns about ensuring impartiality and independence are essential, and we’d…

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur fifth Water Quality Summit was a true testament to the power of collaboration and community action. Held on Friday 1st November, this summit brought together activists, government representatives, industry stakeholders, and community members to tackle the most pressing issues affecting our waterways. From discussions on pollution and sustainable practices to a hands on site…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinutes from the last Water Quality Summit can me downloaded here.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWho’s Responsible for Sewage Spills? It’s Not Just Water Companies When we hear about sewage spills and water pollution, water companies often take the brunt of the blame. While they do play a significant role, there are several other players involved in managing and sometimes contributing to the health of our waterways. Everyday choices and…

Reading Time: 2 minutesWho We Are Waterwatch UK is a community driven organisation dedicated to improving water quality and ensuring transparency across the UK. We believe everyone has the right to know what’s in the water they swim, paddle, sail, and play in and we’re here to make that information accessible, clear, and accurate. Our organisation was born…