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Spotlight Session With The Rt. Hon. Lee Pitcher, MP -
The Role Of APPGs In Water Policy & Legislation
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Join British Water's next Spotlight Session with the Rt. Hon. Lee Pitcher, Labour MP for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, as we explore how the All-Party Parliamentary Groups Lee chairs influence policy and legislation, and how the water sector can contribute to parliamentary processes. This session will provide insights into how British Water members can support the All-Party Parliamentary Water Group and Flooding Group, shape policy, and drive meaningful change.
Chaired by British Water’s Chief Executive Lila Thompson, the sessions provide a safe space for open and inclusive dialogue.
Our Spotlight Sessions bring an organisation or topic into the spotlight to address key issues faced by the water and wastewater community. If you would like to better understand regulation and policy, hear strategic industry insights and pose questions to senior leaders.
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Rt. Hon. Lee Pitcher, Labour MP For Doncaster East And The Isle Of Axholme
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Rt. Hon. Lee Pitcher is a British Labour Party politician and the current Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, a position he has held since July 2024. In addition to his role as a local MP, Mr Pitcher serves as Chair of the Flood and Drought All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and Co-Chair of the Water APPG. As well as recently being appointed as the Labour Party Utilities Business Champion. Before entering Parliament, Mr Pitcher spent over 20 years in the water utilities sector, holding senior positions at Yorkshire Water and Jacobs Engineering.
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Spotlight Sessions are for BW members only.
One space per member company.
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2025
Time: 12.00- 12.45
Location: Virtual
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Proudly Supported By Our UK Forum Sponsor
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BW Annual Conference 2025
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BW’s third annual conference will be held on 10 November 2025 in Coventry, supported by Water Company Partner
Severn Trent Water
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events team
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Keynote Speech At BW’s Spring Reception 2025
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Watch the keynote speech from the Spring Reception 2025, delivered by Natalie Prosser, CEO of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). Available to BW members only. Watch
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‘No Time Too Lose’
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The UK Water Report features an Enterprise Ireland event and British Water’s – A Framework for Change in AMP8. Read the feature
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Help Spring Tackle PFAS With Support From The £400M OFWAT Innovation Fund -
Join Spring and UK water companies in co-developing a field-ready PFAS analyser for the Water Breakthrough Challenge 6. Innovators interested in this opportunity should express their interest through the online survey
here
by 08.00, 27 May 2025.
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Access The Full WUN 2025 Workplace Culture Report
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Download The Power of Culture, WUN’s 2025 report for utility leaders. Learn what women value, why wellbeing washing matters, and how we can all foster better workplace culture. Read it
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BW’s Spring Reception 2025 Press Release -
Water Professionals Encouraged To Take Action For Change
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Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”. That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by Natalie Prosser, chief executive of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), at British Water’s 2025 Spring Reception.
Speaking at the event, hosted at the House of Lords in London on 1 May, she said, “You are the do-ers in the industry, you are on the frontline, and understand better than most what needs to happen.
“My message is to use that knowledge to be agents for change, for a water system that we can be proud of, that is resilient for the future, which delivers for both people and nature. Now is the time to act.”
Prosser outlined and reiterated broader criticisms the OEP had made of the water sector for insufficient investment, generic improvement plans, a lack of certainty and pace, and clear deadlines, and inadequate governance, when it came to achieving and maintaining high water quality.
The keynote also reflected on the Independent Water Commission, which is due to report its findings on the water sector later this year. The OEP calls for any revised targets to be ambitious, long-term, legally binding, apex targets, that specify the outcomes to be achieved on the environment. (…).
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We are honoured to have such dedicated members.
Your commitment and support have shaped our journey and continues to inspire us.
In this section, we’ll celebrate our valued, long-standing members. We remain committed to supporting your success as we work together to shape the future of the sector.
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We are thrilled to welcome our newest member to British Water. Your voice, expertise and contributions will play a key role in shaping our future, and we look forward to supporting your growth and success.
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See Latest BW Members & Industry News
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British Water Events & Meetings
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Innovation Workshop
27 May 2025 , 09.30 - 12.00, London
Help us shape the strategic direction of the Innovation Focus Group, which aims to promote innovation in water and wastewater sectors. Building on February’s workshop, we'll collaborate on action planning to redefine BW's Innovation Focus Group and enhance communication. For BW members only.
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Micropollutants Conference 2025
28 May 2025,
09.15 - 16.30, Leeds
Join us at the fourth instalment of the BW Micropollutants Conference as we continue the conversation on how micropollutants affect the water sector. Our speakers will cover the latest topics on current legislation and ongoing initiatives about the environmental risks associated with micropollutant emissions, and treatment approaches.
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Spotlight Session: The Role Of APPGs In Water Policy & Legislation
10 June 2025, 12.00 - 12.45, Virtual
Join BW's next Spotlight Session with the Rt. Hon. Lee Pitcher, Labour MP for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, as we explore how the All-Party Parliamentary Groups Lee chairs influence policy and legislation, and how the water sector can contribute to parliamentary processes. This session will provide insights into how BW members can support the All-Party Parliamentary Water Group and Flooding Group, shape policy, and drive meaningful change.
Learn More
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Thames Water Liaison Meeting
25 June 2025, 13.00 - 14.45, Virtual
Join us for an insightful Liaison Meeting with Thames Water. Engage in discussions covering the company's structure, capital delivery, asset management and procurement processes.
Learn More
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Welsh Water Liaison Meeting
26 November 2025, 13.00- 14.45, Virtual
Join us for an insightful Liaison Meeting with Welsh Water. Engage in discussions covering Welsh Water's latest initiatives and strategic priorities, offering a comprehensive overview of their ongoing and future projects.
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British Water Focus Groups
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Other Industry Events & Exhibitions
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British Water & Grundfos At The Water Equipment Show
15 May 2025, Telford
Come and visit us at stand S12. British Water is partnering with Grundfos at this year’s Water Equipment Show. The event offers valuable opportunities to engage with peers, explore cutting-edge technologies, and hear from sector leaders through technical sessions and in-depth discussions.
Learn more
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British Water At Utility Week Live (UWL) 2025 - Meet The Innovator
20 - 21 May 2025, Birmingham
Come and visit us at UWL. In partnership with UWL, British Water is giving innovators the chance to pitch directly to water company innovation teams tackling AMP8 challenges.
Learn more
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Lila Thompson, CEO, BW Speaking At UK's Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF)
20 - 22 May 2025, Leeds
Register for this event to hear Lila Thompson, CEO of BW, discuss the role of water in sustainable infrastructure. Connect with cross-sector leaders and explore investment opportunities driving national regeneration.
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Embrace New Markets In The Innovation & Start-ups Arena At IFAT Brasil 2025
25 - 27 June, São Paulo, Brazil
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xpand your business in the Latin American market and connect with sanitation decision-makers to explore strategic partnerships. For more information email
Isle Brasil
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Lila Thompson, Judge & Attendee At Women In Utilities (WUN) Awards 2025
27 June 2025, Royal Lancaster, London
Join Lila Thompson, CEO, BW, at the awards ceremony, celebrating the contributions of women across the utilities sector, along with the organisations and individuals who champion them. BW is delighted to support this initiative, highlighting progress and advocating for greater representation within the sector.
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British Water At Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival 2025
7 - 10 July 2025,
Newcastle Racecourse, Newcastle upon Tyne
Come and visit us at this year’s festival, focusing on renewal, restoration, and sustainable growth. BW is proud to support this event, which brings together diverse voices to collaborate on innovative solutions to environmental and industry challenges. Learn more about the festival and how to get involved
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UK River Summit
8 July 2025, 09.30 – 18.00, London
Gain insights from experts, develop partnerships, and connect with people working in complementary fields—from water management and environmental policy to agriculture and sustainable finance. Organised by The River Summit and Festival charity, the Summit encourages collaboration between industry leaders, environmental NGO’s, policymakers, scientists, the media, artists and the public.
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British Water At Stockholm World Water Week
24 - 28 August 2025, Sweden
Come and visit us at the UK Pavilion at World Water Week 2025, a hub for collaboration, events, and networking for organisations within the UK water sector. Under the theme 'Better Connected', the Pavilion fosters global partnerships and promotes sector engagement. To get involved, please contact
Margret Mwanza
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Learn more
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13th Business Opportunities Fair 2025
16 - 17 September 2025, Manila, Philippines
Gain insights into The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) procurement process, upcoming project pipelines, and business opportunities across the region. This flagship event connects businesses with ADB sector specialists and procurement teams, offering valuable guidance on how companies can bid for and win contracts across infrastructure sectors including water.
Learn more
or register with
Bernice Ermac
from DBT Manila.
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ADD WEFTEC HERE
16 - 17 September 2025, Manila, Philippines
Gain insights into The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) procurement process, upcoming project pipelines, and business opportunities across the region. This flagship event connects businesses with ADB sector specialists and procurement teams, offering valuable guidance on how companies can bid for and win contracts across infrastructure sectors including water.
Learn more
or register with
Bernice Ermac
from DBT Manila.
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1-45 Durham Street
London
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+44 (0)20 3567 0950
info@britishwater.co.uk
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