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The Surfers Against Sewage report details scandalous “dry spills” (ie. not following heavy rain) across the UK from water companies, with the Isle of Wight having seven of the top ten locations
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A list of the areas where water quality will be affected by storm sewage overflows around the Isle of Wight
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Southern Water say "community support for these measures over the past three months helped us save around 11 million litres of water"
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More releases of untreated sewage into coastal waters around the Isle of Wight are being reported by Southern Water
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Cllr Robertson welcomed the report, but said it took a long time to publish and the recommendations need to be implemented with greater urgency
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Cllr Ian Dore said, "Now we have the data and importantly the funding, we can light the touch paper and blow the doors off!"
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Cllr Robertson questioned the money being spent on upgrading the heating system at County Hall, but Cllr Lilley pointed out the legal obligation to ensure staff had adequate heating
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Maretta explains, “Knowing how to keep energy costs down, as well as being able to share tips on using it more efficiently, is very much needed right now"
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Southern Water face a financial hit because of missed targets on water treatment works compliance, pollution incidents and internal sewer flooding
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Even with the package announced by the Government yesterday, schools are still paying vastly more for their energy than was expected a year ago
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Head of the local Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Nicky Kildunne, shares her views on the announcement of energy costs support for businesses
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To cope with the increased financial pressures, the council have had to use part of the £14.2 million Covid contingency fund it set aside to fill the gaps in finances caused by the pandemic
