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Save Titchmarsh & Upper Nene Valley Countryside & Habitats. A community campaign against inappropriate development. Northants

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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
£14,060 raised! Less than £1,000 to go to protect ALL UK wildlife law. 🦆 Massive thanks to our 440 amazing backers for pushing us past the £14k mark! With 10 days left, we are entering the final stretch to reach our £15,000 goal. Remember, this Court of Appeal case is a National Issue.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
STAUNCH have been nominated for a Kings Award for Voluntary Service @kingsawards.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy To be nominated for this prestigious award is recognition alone for the work of STAUNCH & also all of you that have supported us over the past 5 years #Proud www.crowdjustice.com/case/wildlif...
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Wildlife Not Warehouses
Our Judicial Review at the High Court was dismissed. Our legal team believe that there are grounds for appeal in relation to the judge's approach on 2 grounds.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Please help STAUNCH meet fundraising target at #CrowdJustice to defending the #HabitatsRegulations ensure upheld in the UK. Defending #EnvironmentLaw in court protects the future of all British wildlife tomorrow. www.crowdjustice.com/case/wildlif... @protectthewild.bsky.social @wclnews.bsky.social
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Are UK wildlife protections worth the paper they're written on? 🦆📜#STAUNCH is heading to the #CourtOfAppeal to stop a precedent that would permanently ⬇️ the legal bar for UK #EnvironmentalLaw. Join 248 backers at £7,266 to hold power to account. 👇#STAUNCH #EnvironmentalJustice #UKPolitics
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our next event to raise money for #STAUNCH is with the amazing #ThrapstonTownBand held in the beautiful and atmospheric #Titchmarsh #Church. Sat 25 Sept. The #LastNightoftheProms. Doors open 6:45pm with fully licensed bar. #SaveOurCountryside @nnweather.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We are just £20 short of our next #CrowdJustice milestone Please help us in our #CourtOfAppeal fundraising to uphold the #HabitatRegulations right across the #UK. #EnvironmentalLaw #SpecialProtectionArea #GoldenPlover #Lapwing #UpperNene #Birds #SavOurCountryside www.crowdjustice.com/case/wildlif...
A Golden Plover in a field
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#STAUNCH are sitting strong at £12,510 with exactly 399 supporters! We need just ONE more person to join the fight & push us into the 400-club. Help us protect the #UpperNeneValley #SPA from #megawarehouses. Let's hit 400 #SaveOurCountryside #EnvironmentalJustice www.crowdjustice.com/case/wildlif...
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Wildlife Not Warehouses
Our Judicial Review at the High Court was dismissed. Our legal team believe that there are grounds for appeal in relation to the judge's approach on 2 grounds.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We are starting Monday sitting strong at £11,600! That means we are exactly £3,400 away from smashing our £15,000 stretch milestone.Help us secure our #CourtOfAppeal fund to protect the #UpperNeneValley SPA from #megawarehouses. Let's clear this next hurdle! 👇 #STAUNCH #SaveOurCountryside
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Wildlife Not Warehouses
Our Judicial Review at the High Court was dismissed. Our legal team believe that there are grounds for appeal in relation to the judge's approach on 2 grounds.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Are UK wildlife protections worth the paper they're written on? 🦆📜#STAUNCH is heading to the #CourtOfAppeal to stop a precedent that would permanently ⬇️ the legal bar for UK #EnvironmentalLaw. Join 248 backers at £7,266 to hold power to account. 👇#STAUNCH #EnvironmentalJustice #UKPolitics
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
WE CAN’T KEEP UP! 🚀💥 STAUNCH has just surged to £5,827 with 190 backers now standing strong! 50 new supporters just joined our Court of Appeal fight to save the Upper Nene Valley from mega-warehouses. Join the 190. Help us break the 6k barrier next! 👇
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
142 BACKERS & OVER HALF WAY! 🎉STAUNCH has hit £5,150 with 26 days to go! 🛡️🌿142 of you have funded our Court of Appeal battle against massive warehouse developments in the Upper Nene Valley. The Council hoped we would quit—instead, we are winning.Join the 142. Help us smash the rest. 👇
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🚨£425 AWAY FROM BREAKING OUR NEXT BARRIER! We are officially moving Thanks to our supporters, we have pushed our Court of Appeal fighting fund to a phenomenal £3,075! But the clock is ticking. We have exactly 27 days left to reach our overall £10,000 target & lock in our legal challenge against NNC.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The National Wake-Up Call 🚨 This is no longer just a local warehouse fight. 🚨 Our legal #appeal against North Northamptonshire Council has broken out of our county borders. This case is set to establish a massive legal precedent for the entire #UKPlanning system. 🧵👇 1/3
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Penrhos Nature Reserve is under threat . @save-achubpenrhos.bsky.social But Harri (12) and Zach (11) are raising money to protect it from development . They’re walking 20 miles and selling cakes ! You can donate here www.gofundme.com/f/please-hel...
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
England’s wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’ Excellent report by @wildjustice.bsky.social on how Natural England has frozen its SSSI designation programme - covered by @patrickbarkham.bsky.social: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’
Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023
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Malcolm Tait @malcolmtait.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Link to full report. Thanks to @patrickbarkham.bsky.social for a really clear article, fellow researchers @kierachapman.bsky.social and Rob Davies, and Jamie Robins of Buglife and @savemiddlewick.bsky.social wildjustice.org.uk/unprotected-...
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Unprotected Nature: Natural England failing to designate most important sites for nature. – Wild Justice
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Richmond and Twickenham Friends of the Earth @rtfoe.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
@wildjustice.bsky.social‬'s damning report reveals how our #SSSIs are being failed by the body that's supposed to protect them (@naturalengland.bsky.social), with potentially disastrous consequences for #wildlife. Shocking!
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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
NEW REPORT: Today we publish Unprotected Nature, a report revealing Natural England's failure to designate any new protected sites. Read about it in the Guardian here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’
Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Spectacular scenery on the #UpperNeneValley walk for #NationalDayOfAction. You can still join at Aldwincle or Thrapston check website for details. @northantsbadger.bsky.social @nnweather.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @rosiep4.bsky.social
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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
A selection of lizard claws for you discoverthewild.co.uk
Different tree leaf buds
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I'm on Question Time tomorrow. Hold onto your seats! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC One - Question Time, 2026, 05/03/2026
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Kettering.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak. Water unfit for human consumption, 150 people fell ill. SWW already has nearly 200 criminal convictions. Licence not cancelled, no exec prosecuted, record high customer bills, sewage dumped in rivers. Privatisation is a scam.
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South West Water admits criminal offence over Devon parasite outbreak
Firm admits supplying water unfit for human consumption after nearly 150 people fell ill
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 09/01/2026
Princess of Wales says nature ‘helped me heal’ in 44th birthday video
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Princess of Wales says nature ‘helped me heal’ in 44th birthday video
Catherine says she feels ‘deeply grateful’ in final instalment of Mother Nature series, a year on from cancer treatment The Princess of Wales has marked her 44th birthday with a short video in which she says she has spent winter reflecting on how “deeply grateful” she is and how nature helps to heal. In the video, entitled Winter and the final instalment of her quarterly Mother Nature series, Catherine says: “Even in the coldest, darkest season, winter has a way of bringing us stillness, patience and quiet consideration.” Continue reading...
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Froglife @froglife.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Calling all community groups in Peterborough! Do you have an outdoor space that could use a pond, or an existing one that needs some TLC? As part of our #GreenTalent Project, we are looking for spaces for our trainees to build & maintain community ponds. Contact: hannah.keeley@froglife.org
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
@rogerhorton.bsky.social could this also be Black Poplar. There are 3 in a row that have been pollarded in the past.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Massive turnout at the Public Inquiry. Thank you for your support. The Planning Inspector certainly understands the public feeling regarding this #megawarehouse planning application @nnweather.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @rosiep4.bsky.social @cprecountryside.bsky.social
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
TOXIC COUNCIL – BUT THE FIGHT GOES ON A big than you to all those that turned out on Wednesday 9th July to support our long running campaign to protect the Upper Nene Valley. This day will go down in history as one of the biggest fiascos in the history of North Northants Council brief history.
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Comments, compliments and complaints | North Northamptonshire Council
We are committed to continuously improving our services so if you have a comment, compliment or complaint, we would like to hear about it
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/... crazy decisions from Reform Councillors. Last month unanimously voted against warehouses. Now warehouses 5m away with same issues approved, no questions. New secret mitigation for Special Protection Area @markavery.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Plans for 60-hectare warehouse park in the Northamptonshire countryside approved despite fierce opposition
A council has given the green light to plans for a 60-hectare warehouse park in the Northamptonshire countryside despite huge opposition.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
#megawarehouses proposal granted in North Northants. #ReformUK Councillors all voted for its construction, 28 days ago they unanimously rejected warehouses 5m away. Will destroy the Upper Nene Valley. No tourist will visit the #CountyOfSheds @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social
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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Campaigners fighting mega warehouse scheme win first battle. Congrats to @staunchcampaign.bsky.social Long way to go but you are making a difference. open.substack.com/pub/nnjourna... #thrapston #northants
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Campaigners fighting mega warehouse scheme win first battle
STAUNCH now needs to raise thousands to pay for a legal team to take on the developers of the proposed Thrapston warehouse complex
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Titchmarsh Open Gardens are so beautiful & weather prefect. Lovely to have the support of @leebarronMP and his family. Gardens & refreshments open until 4pm. Free Parking NN14 3DJ. @nnweather.bsky.social #STAUNCH #OpenGardens #flowers #Titchmarsh
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Northamptonshire Telegraph @northantstelegraph.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
“It’s a question of fighting for what we believe is right and fighting for the truth"
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Appeal into large solar farm development by the A14 refused by North Northamptonshire Council begins
Plans for a major solar farm in Northamptonshire countryside have gone to a public hearing after developers challenged the council’s refusal.
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Wild Justice @wildjustice.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
NEWS: We're taking legal action against the Government's Planning and Infrastructure Bill. We've written a letter to Angela Rayner, asking her to correct a statement she made about the bill. Read the full story in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
The footage from Northmoor Farm is truly sickening. This blatant & disgusting abuse shows disregard for the welfare of these animals & the law. Time and time again, government has failed to enforce humane standards through proper spot checks. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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Farm supplying Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda beat piglets to death
EXCLUSIVE: As the largest supplier of pork to UK supermarkets, the operation Cranswick is keen to boast of its 'considerate farming' credentials. Yet the reality is horrifically different.
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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
“Right now, the sun is shining on hundreds of thousands of car parking spaces across the country which could be used to power our homes and businesses” - Miliband Gov to launch a call for evidence on requiring solar canopies to be built over outdoor car parks.
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Every new car park may have to be covered with solar panels
Solar canopies would be compulsory under proposals estimated to save £28,000 on electricity bills at an 80-space car park
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development The government’s own Impact Assessment for its Planning Bill states “there is very limited data on how environmental obligations affect development” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development
Whitehall analysis provides no data or research to support the government argument that environmental legislation holds up building
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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The glorious green of new oak leaves
Oak tree with the bright green leaves of Spring
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Rise and shine, it's the final day of #BigGardenBirdwatch! Remember, you can still take part even if you haven't signed up. Help us spread the word: share this post, text someone, or tell the whole table over your Sunday roast. The more data we get, the better 🧑‍🔬
A Robin, perched on a twig, staring somewhat intensely straight down the lens.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here... Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍 With the #BigGardenBirdwatch just days away, sign up here: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
"10 Birds You’d Be Lucky to Spot on Your Big Garden Birdwatch" features ten bird species. Top row: Hawfinch with a large bill and chestnut plumage, Corn Bunting with streaked brown feathers, and Skylark with a crest and buff colouring. Middle row: Linnet with a red breast and brown wings, Lesser Redpoll hanging upside down with a red cap, and Brambling with a striking orange chest. Bottom row: Marsh Tit with a black cap and pale underparts, a male Yellowhammer with bright yellow plumage and a female with streaked brown, a Green Woodpecker with a red crown and green body, and a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker with black and white markings and a red patch on the male’s head.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
STAUNCH are going to appeal Wood Lodge Solar Farm Planning Inspectorate appeal date 20-24 May. We need to protect the Upper Nene Special Protection Area @rosiep4.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
“the latest Government data shows Britain has a £36.7 billion food trade gap.”
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How secure is Britain’s food supply?
Our food system is vulnerable and it's time to make some radical changes
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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Did u know?They're many benefits of having hedges over fences:They're carbon sinks;they provide wildlife with a home & offer a covered highway;they bear berries & flowers for wildlife;they keep the earth cool & prevent evaporation;they make oxygen & keep noise down & are gorge! 🌱🌿🪲🐙🐦‍⬛🐜🐝🌍🐌🦡🦔
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Beautiful #GoldenPlover overwintering on land proven to be Functionally Linked to Upper Nene Special Protection Area & RAMSAR. NNC will be deciding soon if #megawarehouses can be built on the fields in Thrapston. @wildlifebcn.bsky.social @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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The London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Record sewage spills and financial mismanagement = whopping price rises.
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STAUNCH Campaign @staunchcampaign.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Halden’s Warehouse in Thrapston is polluting the river & Thrapston Lakes Special Protection Area for Overwintering waterbirds yet again. This is a big pollution issue. When will it stop? @northantstelegraph.bsky.social @anglianwater.bsky.social @watershed-i.bsky.social @feargalsharkey.bsky.social
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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Repost or like if you want more 🌿 Nature 🌳 Trees 🐝 Bees 🍏 Orchards 🐸 Ponds 🥕 Healthy, spray-free veg 🚄 Sustainable public transport 🌍 Climate action 🐞 Insects 🌊 Clean water & air 🦊 Wildlife 🦋 Hedgerows 🌻 Wildflowers ♻️ Waste reduction 🐬 Sewage-free, plastic-free oceans & rivers
Wildflower meadow with red clover, buttercups and long grasses in the foreground
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Steve Sanderson @steve-sando1.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Golden Plover in some early morning light on Bodmin moor this week. #birds #Ukbirding #Ukwildlife #birdphotography
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Dr Rebecca Warren @drrjwarren.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
#ArtDD2024 L is for Lapwing For #ArtAdventCalendar & #AlphabetBirds @saocousins.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social 🦉
Portrait of black and white and soft brown bird, looking to left, with delicate crest sticking up to te right.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Thames Water bosses collected £770,000 in bonuses. CEO got £195k bonus, doesn't rule out £2m bonus. Bonus for what? Sewage dumping; wanting 59% increase in customer bills; not investing; debt; borrowing to pay dividends. All approved by Ofwat and successive govts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thames Water boss defends bonuses as sewage spills soar
The company saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.
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