SDS said it urged policymakers at Westminster events to put retrofit at the centre of water resilience policy, arguing that new-build measures alone would not deliver sufficient change.
Water Resources Desk · 17 Oct 2026
Rainwater HarvestingSt Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Exmouth reused around 50,000 litres of rainwater in 3 months following commissioning of an SDS upgrade in June 2026, the company said.
17 Oct 2026
Flood RiskKeyline Civils Specialist’s Jon Fawcett said prolonged dry spells increase surface water flooding risk, urging the drainage sector to address runoff, storage capacity and maintenance.
17 Oct 2026
Flood RiskThe Environment Secretary announced £79m for communities across England on 30 September 2026 to restore nature and adapt to climate change, according to Flood Industry.
17 Oct 2026
Flood RiskHartlepool Borough Council granted planning approval for the Environment Agency’s £25m Greatham North East flood scheme in Hartlepool, Flood Industry reported on 5 October 2026.
16 Oct 2026
SuDSWater Minister Emma Hardy backed sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and rainwater harvesting during a Commons water management debate, Flood Industry reported on 1 October 2026.
16 Oct 2026
Flood RiskThe Environment Agency unveiled Flood Action Online for households in England at the start of Flood Action Week, according to Flood Industry’s report published on 12 October 2026.
15 Oct 2026