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Local mayors and civic leaders welcomed to Dorset wildlife haven
Civic leaders from across Dorset have visited one of the county’s hidden gems to hear how it provides a haven for local wildlife and offers a wide range of benefits for the community.
Pennon gives the South West’s top talent the chance to dive into exciting roles within the water industry
Pennon Group is looking for top talent across the region as it opens applications for its two-year Graduate Management Programme for 2024.
Bournemouth Water presents new business plan to MPs
Bournemouth Water, South West Water and Bristol Water have presented their business plan for the period 2025-2030, featuring £2.8bn of investment and an increase of 2,000 jobs in the region, to South West MPs in Westminster.
Schoolgirls helped to overcome gender-based barriers in STEAM Challenge
Teams of schoolgirls from West Dorset and East Hampshire have taken part in an annual STEAM challenge designed to promote participation and raise aspirations in industries that young women often see as male dominated.
Bournemouth Water’s parent company to share £20 million with customers
Bournemouth Water’s parent company, Pennon Group, has announced it will be sharing £20 million with its household customers for the second time following the launch of the second issuance of WaterShare+ last week. The scheme, available to around 1.4 million customers of South West Water, Bournemouth Water and Bristol Water, is the...
Making way for something new at Alderney
Today, the 18th August 2022, marks 45 years since Sir George Jessel passed away. He was a very important man for Bournemouth Water – so important we named a building after him!
We tackle some of the water-saving myths floating about.
Every year we ask our customers to save 5 litres of water, and every year you all surprise us with your ingenious ways to save water. We’re incredibly proud of those of you who take up the challenge again and again. But there are also many misconceptions about why we ask you all to save water. “We live on an island, a very rainy...
Essential support from Bournemouth Water for local causes
Two fantastic local causes which support wellbeing in the community have been provided vital funding by Bournemouth Water.
A soaring success: peregrine falcons thrive at our New Milton water tower
We feel incredibly lucky to play host to a pair of peregrine falcons at our New Milton water tower. In September 2016, Keith, the Chairman of the Hampshire Ornithological Society, and Official Bird Recorder for Hampshire, was very excited when he spotted them and immediately got in touch. Since then, we’ve worked hard with Keith,...
Lord Taylor of Goss Moor appointed as champion for water customers
Lord Matthew Taylor of Goss Moor has been appointed as the independent chair of a panel which will champion the voice of Bournemouth Water customers, giving them a greater say in the company.
BOURNEMOUTH WATER OWNER SHARES £20M WITH CUSTOMERS
In an industry first, Bournemouth Water’s owner South West Water will soon be sharing £20 million with customers after outperforming its last business plan. From Monday (21 September) customers are being invited to choose how they would like to receive their £20.
Water mains work planned for Bath Road, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Water will be making essential repairs to a pipe near Bournemouth sea front this month.