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Southern Water Pledges Flooding And Sewage Improvements For Bembridge
Southern Water has promised action on flooding and sewage concerns in Bembridge, with councillors insisting the company must now deliver on its commitments.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 27


Southern Water Announces £20million Plan To Cut Storm Overflows Across Isle Of Wight
💧 Southern Water is set to invest £20million in a major programme to reduce storm overflows across the Isle of Wight, with work planned in Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Gurnard and West Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Southern Water To Invest £20 Million To Cut Storm Overflows Across Isle Of Wight
Southern Water is set to invest around £20 million in projects across the Isle of Wight aimed at reducing storm overflows and protecting rivers, coastlines and bathing waters.

Dominic Kureen
Jul 22


Changes Made To Sandown Water Recycling Plans After Community Concerns
Proposed changes have been made to a major Southern Water project near Sandown following objections from residents and environmental groups.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 20


Southern Water No Confidence Motion Rejected After Protest Outside County Hall
Campaigners protested outside County Hall as councillors debated a vote of no confidence in Southern Water – but the motion was rejected. Here's what happened.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 17


Council Agrees Action On Southern Water After No Confidence Motion Fails
A motion declaring no confidence in Southern Water has failed to win enough support at County Hall – but councillors have agreed a series of actions aimed at holding the company to account.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 16


West Wight Councils Declare No Confidence In Southern Water
Two West Wight councils have voted to declare no confidence in Southern Water, adding pressure ahead of a key Isle of Wight Council debate next week.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 10


Southern Water 'Pressing Ahead' With Controversial Island Water Recycling Project, Councillor Claims
Southern Water is determined to press ahead with its controversial Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project despite local concerns.

Rufus Pickles
Jun 25


Council Presses Southern Water Over Sewage, Flooding And Infrastructure Concerns
Isle of Wight councillors have challenged Southern Water over sewage spills, flooding, ageing infrastructure and roadwork disruption, as the company pledged further investment and improvements across the Island.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 16


Concerns Raised Over Planned Southern Water Overflow Pipe At Bembridge Beach
Concerns have been raised over Southern Water's plans for an overflow pipe at Bembridge Beach, with residents, councillors and community groups calling for further discussions on the project.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 4


Bembridge Residents Oppose Planned Southern Water Overflow Pipe On Beach
Campaigners in Bembridge are calling on Southern Water to halt plans for an overflow pipe on Silver Sands Beach, citing environmental and public health concerns.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 2


Motorists Face Fresh Travel Headache As Key Isle Of Wight Route Set For Nine-Day Closure
More delays, more diversions and now a full closure — drivers are being warned to brace for fresh disruption on one of the Isle of Wight’s busiest roads.

Dominic Kureen
May 21


Former Isle Of Wight Councillor Threatens Legal Action Over Bembridge Sewer Pipeline
A former Isle of Wight councillor has threatened legal action against Southern Water over plans linked to a sewer overflow pipeline in Bembridge.

Rufus Pickles
May 18


AI System Prevents Fatberg From Polluting Isle Of Wight Chalk Stream
A potential pollution incident affecting one of the Isle of Wight’s rare chalk streams has been avoided thanks to new AI-powered sewer monitoring technology.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22


Southern Water Criticised After Missing County Hall Meeting Again
Southern Water has been criticised after failing to attend another meeting at County Hall...

Rufus Pickles
Apr 3


Southern Water Highlights Early Progress In Storm Overflow Reduction Plan
The company says it will invest £341 million across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight over the next five years, targeting almost 100 storm overflows.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 17


Elenors Grove Reopens A Month Early After Water Main Works
Elenors Grove, between Binstead and Fishbourne, fully reopened in both directions last night — around a month earlier than originally expected.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 12


Water Mains Upgrade Projects Set To Finish Ahead Of Schedule On Isle Of Wight
Two major schemes aimed at strengthening the Isle of Wight’s water network are due to be completed several weeks earlier than planned.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 1


Southern Water Chief Executive To Attend ‘Emergency’ Isle of Wight Meeting After Sewage And Roadworks Backlash
Southern Water’s chief executive will attend an ‘emergency’ meeting on the Isle of Wight following criticism over coastal sewage pollution and disruptive works causing road closures.

Rufus Pickles
Feb 27


Councillor Raises Concerns Over Southern Water’s Sandown Recycling Plans
The plans have attracted significant opposition from residents, campaigners and a number of organisations.

Rufus Pickles
Jan 30
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