It is now clear that Thames Water has made its application to the Secretary of State for DEFRA to consider TDRA as a Section 35 national strategic infrastructure project (NSIP). This was mentioned at the Town Hall at York House in Twickenham on November 27th, 2023, and has now been confirmed. (See at point 55.59 in this video.)
As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, that the deadline to submit your opinion to IPSOS, who are working on behalf of Thames Water, was 11:59PM on Monday, December 11th. Thank you to everyone who submitted. Below is the letter the campaign team sent to IPSOS on behalf of everyone campaigning to stop the …
The SOLAR Campaign Submits Our Official Response to Thames Water via IPSOS Read More »
Following on from our earlier blog post describing the outcomes from our meeting with Cathryn Ross, co-CEO of Thames Water, here’s the letter written by MP for Twickenham, Munira Wilson, an extract from which is detailed below. See the complete letter here. As you know, I have been challenging these proposals on behalf of residents …
Representatives of the SOLAR campaign met with Thames Water’s CEO at the Mogden Sewage Works to discuss the Thames Water TDRA scheme.
The lovely people at Ham House Stables join the growing list of community groups and local businesses supporting the Save Our Lands & River Campaign. Now over fifty groups, the list speaks to the level of community opposition to Thames Water’s TDRA scheme. See the full list of companies supporting our Shared Statement of Opposition …
Letter to David Black of Ofwat detailing opposition to Thames Water TDRA, including the campaign’s shared statement of opposition and list of organisations, community groups and businesses joining us in opposition to the TDRA scheme. For the attention of: David Black, Chief Executive, OfwatFrom: The SOLAR Campaign, the community campaign formed to oppose Thames Water’s …
SOLAR Sends Ofwat CEO Our Shared Statement of Opposition Read More »
Richmond Councillors invited Thames Water, members of the public, SOLAR representatives and Munira Wilson MP to a Town Hall on Monday, 27 Nov 2023 at York House in Twickenham, TW1 3AA. The discussion was chaired by Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council. The panel included Cllr Julia Neden-Watts, Deputy Leader and Chair of the …
See the objection letter written by Sarah Olney on behalf of her constituents. “I would like it noted that all impacted Members of Parliament and dozens of affected councillors, collectively representing almost a quarter of a million people, have raised serious concerns about the effect this project would have on our communities and local environment. …
On 20 November 2023, campaigners marched to the Thames Water consultation Event at the Hawker YMCA. Despite the chilly weather, a spirited song was kept up. (Photograph courtesy of M Dunn.)
BBC News reported on opposition to the Thames Water TDRA scheme, and interviewed members of the local community.
