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Baroness Jenny Jones of Mouslecoomb

Peer slams Southern Water and says they 'cannot be trusted'

Southern Water fined

Why does Havant Borough Council have no confidence in Southern Water?

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket

Councillors unanimously pass no confidence vote in Southern Water

Southsea beach on Monday, June 22.

Charity boss raises concerns over ‘concoction’ of pollutants in Solent

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026

Portsmouth Water unveils new machinery for Havant Thicket Reservoir

Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright arrives at Bromley Magistrates' Court, south-east London, where he is charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over water quality tests. Picture date: Friday September 11, 2026. PA Photo. Mr Wright has been accused alongside three others - Philip Barker, Clive Massey and Mark Gregory - of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency (EA) and water regulator Ofwat by manipulating the self-monitoring regime at water treatment works to avoid failing environmental checks. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Ex-Southern Water boss in court accused of conspiracy to defraud

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket

Portsmouth Water raises concerns over Havant Thicket Reservoir plans

It is a great shame that many of the bathing waters in the Portsmouth area are polluted - and not sensible to swim in.The Environment Agency has changed the classification of Southsea East and Eastney bathing sites from “sufficient” and “excellent”, to “poor” and “good” respectively for the 2024 bathing season. Possible causes of declining water quality include Southern Water’s sewage outfalls, contaminated groundwater, the council’s coastal defence work or possible leaks from the South Parade Pier. Signs in the area warn against swimming. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)

Southern Water tackles sewage discharges in Portsmouth

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth Water 'may lose rights to water' held in Havant reservoir

Raingardens are being installed in Serpentine Road

Next phase of scheme to cut sewer overflows approved as costs double

The beach outside The Ship Inn, Langstone

Langstone raft race to proceed as sewage concerns cleared

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Firefighters to work throughout the night to tackle a huge gorse fire

Southern Water says the measures will cut down on the number of sewage discharges. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)

Ex-Southern Water boss charged over 'plan to manipulate water tests'

The beach was packed from Eastney to Clarence Pier.

Southern Water under the spotlight in Portsmouth sewage review

The hosepipe ban is now in place

Southern Water announces hosepipe ban for Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Purified water at Budds Farm

Controversial plans for water recycling facility take a step forward
A recycled water project has taken a step forward
Kelly Brown

Havant Thicket Reservoir

Portsmouth reacts to Southern Water's water recycling plan

Purified water at Budds Farm

Controversial plans for water recycling facility take a step forward

The Surfers Against Sewage paddle out protest in Lee-on-the-Solent.

More than 100 people jump into the sea at Lee-on-the-Solent in protest

The junction upgrade at junction 10 of the M27

Changes made to M27 junction closure plans - what you need to know

Undated Environment Agency handout photo of a sewage flooded street in Kent, left, and dead eels in a water way in the county. Southern Water has pleaded guilty to a series of pollution incidents across north Kent. Issue date: Monday April 27, 2026

Southern Water admits sewage pollution - weeks after its record fine

A picture of the Fatberg that Southern Water tackled in Gosport.

"Nasty" fatberg cleared from sewer with the help of AI sensors

Stephanie Barrett and Tico on the hunt for water leaks in Hampshire.

Super-sniffer spaniels track down water leaks for Southern Water

Southern Water has been instructed to make more than 400 improvements by the Environment Agency.

Environment Agency demands over 400 changes to Southern Water sites

The team behind the project with Southern Water and Portsmouth University. Dr Ian Hendy, left, the Biomatrix team and Pioneer Habitats on the floating saltmarsh wetland in Hilsea

Pioneering floating wetlands project launched in Portsmouth

The 2025 earthworks season focused on the ground improvement zone, which forms the foundations of the main reservoir embankment.

Portsmouth Water’s Havant Thicket Reservoir project recognised by the Institutio...

It is a great shame that many of the bathing waters in the Portsmouth area are polluted - and not sensible to swim in.The Environment Agency has changed the classification of Southsea East and Eastney bathing sites from “sufficient” and “excellent”, to “poor” and “good” respectively for the 2024 bathing season. Possible causes of declining water quality include Southern Water’s sewage outfalls, contaminated groundwater, the council’s coastal defence work or possible leaks from the South Parade Pier. Signs in the area warn against swimming. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)

Southern Water told it cannot increase bills by as much as it wanted
Southern Water is one of five firms which have been told they cannot raise customer bills by as much as they wanted.
Tom Morton

Pictured: Arundel Church of England Primary School pupils at Budds Farm Education Centre
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Visit a wastewater treatment works at Budds Farm

One month on from the Eastern Road closure, 1,649 metres of sewer pipe has been successfully lined.

Southern Water responds to MPs over Eastern Road disruption

One month on from the Eastern Road closure, 1,649 metres of sewer pipe has been successfully lined.

Sewer pipe repair "going as planned" one month into road closure

Southern Water's average household combined bill - for customers receiving both wastewater and water services - will increase by eight per cent this April. Picture contributed

Bumper Southern Water bills as its huge investment plan continues

Goodmans Field, a popular spot for dog walkers will be closed from 8am to 4pm as Southern Water resolve a blockage. Sewage has been discharging into the stream following heavy rain this week.

Dog walking area to close with stream labelled a "health hazard"

The Eastern Road is now closed Southbound from Burrfields Road to Hayling Avenue.

"Good progress" made on Southern Water's critical sewer pipe repair

Delays are building on the main routes into Portsmouth ahead of rush hour on Tuesday, January 6.

Delays building on routes into Portsmouth ahead of rush hour traffic

Repairs have been carried out on a burst sewage pipe in Lee-on-the-Solent

A burst sewer pipe has been repaired Southern Water confirms

It is the first full day of the Eastern Road closure with the southbound carriageway from Burrfield Road to Hayling Avenue closed for up to 8 weeks.

Live Live traffic updates on first day of 8 week Eastern Road closure

The Eastern Road will be closed southbound between the junctions of Burrfields Road and Hayling Avenue for up to eight weeks from Sunday, January 4 at 10pm.

Eastern Road closure to begin this weekend

South Parade Pier

Repairs carried out on a leaking sewer underneath South Parade Pier

A large section of the Eastern Road will be closed for up to eight weeks on Monday, January 5, 2026, as Southern Water undertake sewer main repairs.

Eastern Road closure to begin next week for sewer main repairs

Wickham Wastewater Treatment Works

Precious chalk stream to benefit from multi-million pound works

A £2.5 million repair project will begin on the Eastern Road on Tuesday, October 21 at 8pm. One lane will be closed for an estimated seven weeks.

Eastern Road closures announced with "significant excavations" needed

Eastern Road has seen lane closures (September 3) following a burst sewer main which is being dealt with by Southern Water. | Habibur Rahman

Crucial £2.5million project to repair Eastern Road sewage pipe delayed

Councillors fed up with the state of the sewage network are set to quiz Southern Water

Southern Water faces grilling over state of unacceptable sewage woes

A hosepipe ban has been announced

Hosepipe ban in across Hampshire lifted

Eastern Road has seen lane closures (September 3) following a burst sewer main which is being dealt with by Southern Water. | Habibur Rahman

Drivers warned of Eastern Road closure as Southern Water says “sorry”

A £2.5 million repair project will begin on the Eastern Road on Tuesday, October 21 at 8pm. One lane will be closed for an estimated seven weeks.

Eastern Road lane closure to last seven weeks in major repair project

Eastern Road has seen lane closures (September 3) following a burst sewer main which is being dealt with by Southern Water. | Habibur Rahman

Preparations begin to repair a burst sewage pipe in Eastern Road

Yorkshire Water has been slammed by Abtisam Mohamed MP over a "completely unacceptable" increase in sewage spills.

Call for greater collaboration to help reduce sewage spills

Fareham Borough Council planning committee, September 10 image: LDRS

Plans to transform land near historic fort into homes put on the back burner

Part of Eastern Road in Portsmouth is currently closed due to a burst sewer main.

Investigations continue in Eastern Road following burst main

Part of Eastern Road in Portsmouth is currently closed due to a burst sewer main.

"Burst sewer main" forces part of major route to close

Southern Water’s CEO Lawrence Gosden

Southern Water responds to MPs' call for boss to reject £691,000 pay

Caroline with Southern Water's Chief Customer Officer in April.

Off the Fence with Dame Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport

Members of Sue's Swim Club at Eastney beach. They are concerned over rising water pollution in Portsmouth.

Swimmers concerned over "getting ill’ amid rise in water pollution

Storm overflow discharge

Southern Water accused of 'price gouging' after 56 per cent bill hike