Yorkshire Water.
water supply and treatment utility company in England, United Kingdom
- Reports this week
- 0
- Active events
- 0
- Connections
- 54
What's happening
Earlier this month
-
MP demands CEO resignations and poor performance ratings for Southern Water and Yorkshire Water over pollution issues.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution in a river, prompting the Environment Agency to issue a one-star rating for the company.Some support3 reports
-
Residents in York are holding Yorkshire Water accountable over local infrastructure and service failures.Well supported3 reports6 developments inside
-
Yorkshire Water is performing sewer repair works in York, causing disruption to local businesses and drivers.Some support1 report
-
Wild Trout Trust is leading a river restoration and fish monitoring scheme in River Cover, with support from local groups and previous funding from Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.Some support1 report
-
Accountability issues escalate at Yorkshire Water as the Environment Agency fines the company for missing targets, amidst calls for fundamental change and scrutiny of executive pay.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
North Yorkshire Council is overseeing operational scrutiny regarding service failures of Yorkshire Water in the Ryedale region.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Lack of sewerage capacity in North Yorkshire is threatening local housing development, requiring council management of planning conditions.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
-
The Environment Agency formally declared a drought in Yorkshire, while political figures called for the nationalization of water companies.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water failed to publish required discharge data on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
-
A conference was held at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, with Yorkshire Water serving as a sponsor.Some support2 reports
-
Protests led by ACORN Campaign Group demanded better executive pay and infrastructure from Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
-
A utility company operates within the city limits of York.Some support1 report
-
Heavy rains overwhelmed the drainage system in Heslington.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water is replacing the local water network, and related works are underway in Rawdon near Green Lane. Nicola Shaw visited to inspect the site.Some support1 report
-
A burst water pipe caused flooding in the village of Sutton.Some support1 report
-
A burst water main caused flooding and service disruption in York.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
-
North Yorkshire Council is demolishing unstable buildings in Filey, including a former Yorkshire Water pumping station.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water is undertaking flood mitigation schemes in North Yorkshire.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
A water main leak occurred in the service area of North Yorkshire involving Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
-
JN Bentley delivered significant AMP7 workload involving Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, and Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
-
United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.Some support1 report
-
A burst water main caused service disruption in Bradford involving Yorkshire Water.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water's pumping station is near a road while the Redcar and Cleveland Council plans road realignment on Cowbar Lane.Some support1 report
-
Calls for public ownership of the company, Tracy Brabin is involved.Some support1 report
-
Yorkshire Water is undertaking an improvement scheme in York to cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse.Some support2 reports
-
A water supply issue in Leeds where demand is meeting the daily supply capacity. Andy Shaw is noted as the head of water production.Some support4 reports
-
A heatwave caused a sharp rise in water usage in North Yorkshire.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Appeals are being made to residents in Craven regarding their water usage due to the current heatwave.Some support1 report
-
A poll shows high public support for public water, prompting a council to demand re-nationalisation of the water provider.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Yorkshire Water has been delivering safety education programs in the region since June 1.Some support2 reports
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Yorkshire Water
Events traced to Yorkshire Water, step by step, newest first- Storm Boelo power cuts may disrupt Yorkshire Water's supplyYorkshire Water may face operational strain from widespread power cutsPossible
- South Craven investment plan may increase water demand for Yorkshire WaterSouth Craven's planned evolution may increase demand on Yorkshire Water's systemsPossible
- New rural home plan may strain Yorkshire Water capacityNorth Yorkshire's rural home plan may strain Yorkshire Water capacityPossible
Around Yorkshire Water this week
News at the entities that move Yorkshire Water most-
parliament StructuralThe Bank of Uganda faced parliamentary scrutiny over its financial statements and intervened to take over Crane Bank amid fund disputes.Moves Yorkshire Water
-
Environment Agency StructuralPaul Kenny raises flood preparedness concerns and the Environment Agency advises on flood risk management in Southampton.Moves Yorkshire Water
-
North Yorkshire Council StructuralNorth Yorkshire Council is managing a school closure near Stokesley.Moves Yorkshire Water
-
government StructuralSimon Rimmer headlined a trade show in the Lake District while a government representative attended a regional show.Moves Yorkshire Water
-
North Yorkshire OperationalPolice reform is underway, with Hogan-Howe leading an independent review and Skaith calling for government action regarding North Yorkshire police structure.Moves Yorkshire Water
Connections
The 40 strongest of 54, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Louise Wright Structural
Louise Wright is employed as a project manager at Yorkshire Water.
-
Leeds Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential water supply services necessary for the daily function and demand of the city of Leeds.
-
Nicola Shaw Structural
Nicola Shaw served as the Chief Executive of Yorkshire Water, linking her leadership to the company's operational performance.
-
Environment Agency Structural
The Environment Agency maintains formal regulatory oversight over Yorkshire Water, issuing fines and assessing performance.
-
York Operational
Yorkshire Water provides and maintains essential water and sewer services and infrastructure within the city of York.
-
Harrogate Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential water supply services to the town of Harrogate.
-
Andy Shaw Structural
Andy Shaw holds the formal position of head of water production at Yorkshire Water.
-
Clive Selley Structural
Clive Selley served as the former chief executive of Yorkshire Water.
Show all 40 connections
-
City of York Council Operational
The council and Yorkshire Water coordinate efforts to resolve shared infrastructure and operational issues, such as road damage and transport reinstatement.
-
North Yorkshire Operational
Yorkshire Water operates within the geographical and environmental constraints of North Yorkshire, responding to local issues like flooding and heatwaves.
-
North Yorkshire Council Structural
North Yorkshire Council exercises regulatory oversight over Yorkshire Water, and the utility's capacity issues constrain local development.
-
River Aire Operational
Yorkshire Water's operations are linked to a significant rise in pollution incidents affecting the River Aire.
-
parliament Structural
The company is subject to the formal oversight and regulatory actions of the governing body, including bans on bonuses for failing entities.
-
Heslington Structural
Yorkshire Water operates the drainage system in Heslington, which was overwhelmed by heavy rains.
-
government Structural
The government regulates Yorkshire Water, setting performance targets and penalizing suppliers for failing to meet standards.
-
Craven Structural
The relationship is a functional dependency where the company's operations are relevant to the community's resource management during critical events like a heatwave.
-
Wildwood Operational
Yorkshire Water's roadworks directly impact the trade activities of Wildwood.
-
Naue Structural
Naue supplies specialized lining systems used in Yorkshire Water's projects.
-
Luke Charters Operational
Luke Charters advocates for fundamental changes, including nationalization, regarding Yorkshire Water's ownership.
-
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust Transactional
Financial payment made from Yorkshire Water to Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust for a local environmental project.
-
River Ouse Operational
Yorkshire Water actively manages its discharges to influence the water quality and state of the River Ouse.
-
Anna Dixon Operational
Anna Dixon is publicly focused on holding Yorkshire Water accountable for operational failures regarding illegal sewage dumping.
-
Naburn Structural
Yorkshire Water manages and upgrades the Naburn Wastewater Treatment Works.
-
Easingwold Shared context
Yorkshire Water is implementing flood mitigation schemes within the geographical area of Easingwold.
-
North Yorkshire Structural
Yorkshire Water provides essential wastewater infrastructure services to the region of North Yorkshire.
-
Linton Structural
A's site viability is functionally dependent on the capacity of B, the local utility provider.
-
Tracy Brabin Operational
Tracy Brabin advocates for public ownership of Yorkshire Water.
-
Yorkshire Shared context
Yorkshire Water operates and serves regional water needs within the geographical area of Yorkshire.
-
Bradford Operational
The company operates within the geographical area of the location, as evidenced by a service disruption incident.
-
Met Office Operational
Yorkshire Water consults Met Office weather data to inform its operational planning.
-
Green Lane Shared context
The company's operational area includes or is geographically near Green Lane.
-
United Utilities Operational
United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are jointly exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.
-
Hull City Council Operational
Hull City Council demands clearer data from Yorkshire Water regarding sewage and debt.
-
Ryedale Shared context
The company operates within the geographical region of Ryedale, which is currently under operational scrutiny.
-
River Cover Mentioned together
The relationship is implied through a single snapshot where Yorkshire Water funded earlier work.
-
Southern Water Mentioned together
Both companies were noted together due to receiving poor performance ratings.
-
Green Party Operational
The Green Party publicly criticizes Yorkshire Water regarding operational failures.
-
National Grid Mentioned together
A single snapshot indicates a personnel transfer from National Grid to Yorkshire Water.
-
Sutton Shared context
Yorkshire Water operates water infrastructure within the village of Sutton, which can lead to localized flooding incidents.
-
Crimple Beck Shared context
Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution occurring in the river at Crimson Beck.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
7 events- Yorkshire Water is linked to sewage pollution in a river, prompting the Environment Agency to issue a one-star rating for the company.
- Yorkshire Water is performing sewer repair works in York, causing disruption to local businesses and drivers.
- Wild Trout Trust is leading a river restoration and fish monitoring scheme in River Cover, with support from local groups and previous funding from Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.
- Lack of sewerage capacity in North Yorkshire is threatening local housing development, requiring council management of planning conditions.
- The Environment Agency formally declared a drought in Yorkshire, while political figures called for the nationalization of water companies.
- Yorkshire Water failed to publish required discharge data on October 8, 2026.
- A conference was held at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, with Yorkshire Water serving as a sponsor.
September 2026
6 events- North Yorkshire Council is overseeing operational scrutiny regarding service failures of Yorkshire Water in the Ryedale region.
- Protests led by ACORN Campaign Group demanded better executive pay and infrastructure from Yorkshire Water.
- A utility company operates within the city limits of York.
- Heavy rains overwhelmed the drainage system in Heslington.
- Yorkshire Water is replacing the local water network, and related works are underway in Rawdon near Green Lane. Nicola Shaw visited to inspect the site.
- A burst water pipe caused flooding in the village of Sutton.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
8 events- Accountability issues escalate at Yorkshire Water as the Environment Agency fines the company for missing targets, amidst calls for fundamental change and scrutiny of executive pay.
- A burst water main caused flooding and service disruption in York.
- JN Bentley delivered significant AMP7 workload involving Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, and Yorkshire Water.
- United Utilities and Yorkshire Water are exploring the Kielder Transfer Strategic Resource Option.
- A burst water main caused service disruption in Bradford involving Yorkshire Water.
- Yorkshire Water's pumping station is near a road while the Redcar and Cleveland Council plans road realignment on Cowbar Lane.
- Calls for public ownership of the company, Tracy Brabin is involved.
- Yorkshire Water is undertaking an improvement scheme in York to cut sewage discharges into the River Ouse.
June 2026
6 events- Residents in York are holding Yorkshire Water accountable over local infrastructure and service failures.
- A water supply issue in Leeds where demand is meeting the daily supply capacity. Andy Shaw is noted as the head of water production.
- A heatwave caused a sharp rise in water usage in North Yorkshire.
- Appeals are being made to residents in Craven regarding their water usage due to the current heatwave.
- A poll shows high public support for public water, prompting a council to demand re-nationalisation of the water provider.
- Yorkshire Water has been delivering safety education programs in the region since June 1.