Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
I’m pleased to report that someone from United Utilities has been in touch and wants to meet regarding the situation at Reeds Lane. I’ve also heard from the Council’s engineers that they also want to meet UU. I’ve emailed many of the residents nearby and will report back as soon as we get a date. I’ve [...]
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
In these exciting times United Utilities is exactly the kind of boring company that investors should consider putting their hardearned money into.
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk - Home (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
Warrington-based water and electricity provider United Utilities says today it plans to raise household water bills to fund its investment plans.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain's United Utilities Plc said on Thursday it was on track to deliver half-year results in line with its own expectations, adding it plans to raise household water bills to fund its investment plans.
Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - United Utilities Plc said on Thursday it was on track to deliver half year results in line with its own expectations. The company said in a trading statement that it expected its regulated business to deliver good underlying operating profit growth in the six months to Sept 30, despite cost pressures in the first half in areas such as power and bad debts.
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
AN ANGLING association has won a pounds 25,000 payout following the "catastrophic" pollution of a river which killed around 23,000 fish. United Utilities agreed to make the compensation payment to Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association after a civil claim was lodged.
Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
I have received two emails and a letter today from Wirral Borough Council and United Utilities. They’re quite long - I’ve sent them to residents by email (if I know the email address). If you’d like copies, drop me an email with your name and address to ianlewis@wirral.gov.uk
Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
For the second time this week, I am having to deal with the consequences of a local company that appears not to give a toss. First, it was United Utilities. Today, it is the bus operator First. A month or so ago, I was quick to sing their praises when they agreed to extend the [...]
Leah Fraser (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
Last night I attended a public meeting at Claremount School in Leasowe, to discuss what could be done to get United Utilities to sort out the drainage problems at Reeds Lane and Reedville Grove. The strength of feeling was high with over 50 residents attending. Earlier this month the drains failed, yet again, resulting in raw sewage in gardens [...]
Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008
Tonight, around 40-50 residents attended a public meeting at Claremount School in Moreton. The meeting had been called following the flooding at Reedville Grove and concerns among residents that United Utilities are not taking this issue seriously. Sadly, nobody from UU attended and so, instead, Cllr Ron Abbey (Labour), myself and an officer from the [...]
Cllr Iain Lindley's Diary (Free subscription) | 16/09/2008
This afternoon I attended a very useful meeting with representatives from United Utilities about the proposed impact of the East-West Link Water Pipeline. This is a new aqueduct from Knowsley to Bury and will run through the local area if planning permission is granted later this year. Local residents in the vicinity of the proposed route will [...]
Cllr Iain Lindley's Diary (Free subscription) | 16/09/2008
Lots to do this afternoon… At 2.30pm myself and my ward colleagues are meeting with representatives from United Utilities to discuss the effect of the proposed new water pipeline on residents in Walkden. At 4pm we have a meeting with the new Police Neighbourhood Inspector, Jonathan Kelly, to discuss local issues. Insp Kelly has been in post [...]
Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
HOMEOWNERS whose properties were devastated by floods have criticised United Utilities.
Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 09/09/2008
Earlier this evening, I spoke to Cllr. Paul Hayes. He is the Conservative Spokesman on the Streetscene Committee at Wirral Borough Council. I am pleased to report that he agreed with the suggestion to set up a group to investigate the actions of UU over the last weekend. Hopefully, the investigation will: Include a site visit [...]
Cllr Ian Lewis (Free subscription) | 08/09/2008
Tonight, I have received further emails from residents following the flooding at Reedville Grove and Reeds Lane. Here are some more pictures taken by residents. I am now told that United Utilities were informed of the problem on Friday night. The first bowser arrived 24 hours later on Saturday night. At this point, the first attempt [...]
