05 Oct 2016

Defra have published a report on the summary of responses to their proposals on water abstraction licensing: changes to exemptions in England and Wales: First published:   15 January 2016   Last updated:   29 September 2016, see all updates The voices for stronger action will be growing over time two examples: Angling Trust backs call for water […]

02 Mar 2016

No mincing of words Lord Krebs writes to Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP on water abstraction Lord Krebs, Chair of the Adaptation Sub-Committee, has written to the Secretary of State, the Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, to welcome the Government’s proposed water abstraction reforms set out in January 2016. “The importance and urgency of abstraction reform is […]

26 Jan 2016

Changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales: New Authorisations Overview   Defra ‘We invite your views on proposed changes to water abstraction licensing exemptions in England and Wales. Defra, the Welsh Government, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales are consulting jointly on our intended approach to remove most exemptions from water […]