Water sector specialist. Adviser and analyst of industry trends, policy developments, engagement and opportunities.
UK
Joined October 2013
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Phillip Mills retweeted
Luckily, We Have Farms 🇬🇧
Drought has tested British fields this summer. Yields are down, grass is scarce, and prices are feeling it.
But here’s the good news: we still grow our own food.
Those farms mean fresher produce, shorter supply chains, and more control over what ends up in our baskets. When the weather turns extreme, home-grown food keeps more of what we need closer to home.
You can strengthen that foundation every time you shop:
✅ Look for the Red Tractor logo or clear “British” labelling
✅ Support farm shops, farmers’ markets & local veg boxes
✅ Choose seasonal UK produce when it’s available
✅ Waste less — stretch a tighter harvest further
Drought will keep coming. But as long as we have farms — and choose to stand behind them — we keep more of our food secure.
Luckily for us, we do. Let’s make the most of them.
#BuyBritish #SupportUKFarmers #BritishFarming #FarmToFork #RedTractor #ShopLocal #FoodSecurity #UKAgriculture
@NoFarmsNoFoods
Phillip Mills retweeted
England is home to one of the rarest habitats on Earth.
Chalk streams are crystal-clear rivers formed by water filtered slowly through chalk hills and aquifers.
They stay cool, clean, and remarkably clear, which is why they are so beautiful.
There are only around 200 chalk streams in the world, and most of them are in England.
You’ll find them mainly in southern and eastern England, especially in counties such as Hampshire, Wiltshire, Kent and Norfolk.
Famous examples include the Test, Itchen, Kennet and Lambourn.
They are an extraordinary part of our countryside, rare, fragile, and worth protecting.
Had you seen a chalk stream before?
#EnglishLandscape #EnglishCountryside #EnglishHeritage
Phillip Mills retweeted
I urge everyone to share this post. Disgusting treatment by @waitrose My daughter Sadie Travis used to work with this young man, who is a lovely lad. He deserves better. Shame on Waitrose🤬
Phillip Mills retweeted
“The government should invest more time and money into farming.”
~ Harriet Cowan (Clarkson’s Farm)
Phillip Mills retweeted
“For the last 20 years we’ve been attacked by the political classes telling us how to farm in the countryside. We’ve had enough.”
Government announces first steps to reform water sector gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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“UK farmers in crisis as calls made for greater aid amidst looming food shortages.”
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Phillip Mills retweeted
30,000+ followers in just 5 days since opening this account to campaign for our farmers. The response has been extraordinary. Support our farmers. When you eat today, thank a farmer. 🚜
Our farms.
Your food.
Everyone’s futures.
#NoFarmersNoFood
#NoFarmsNoFood
Drought planning is becoming an increasingly important focus of the water industry. Get a better understanding at this @InstWater South West webinar featuring @wessexwater
On Dec 18th, we will be joined by Chris Hutton, from @wessexwater, in a virtual lunch and learn event.
Chris will explore the topic of water resources planning in the South West of England concerning where long term drought planning comes into play.
🖱️instituteofwater.org.uk/even…
Phillip Mills retweeted
🚨This is so important. Anyone who really doesn't want our precious waterways poisoned any more please RT this widely. It’s time to put party politics aside & stand TOGETHER to stop it
🚨IMPORTANT!
On Wednesday @UKLabour can STOP the Government using Brexit to flush away our environmental standards if @LabourLordsUK join Baroness Jenny Jones & others in rejecting amendments to the Levelling Up Bill outright - Let’s put party politics aside & do what’s right!
Really looking forward to this event and chairing the Panel Sessions on the emerging demand issues facing the water sector and the potential solutions.
Still time to book your place!
#watermanagement #waterresources #economicdevelopment
Are you an innovator or a supply chain / wider utilities member?
Join our webinar on Tuesday, August 15th at 10am, focusing on the role of the Non-Household Market in supporting water demand reduction against competing economic drivers.
Further details: instituteofwater.org.uk/even…
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Thought for Today - Is it actually possible to reduce water demand whilst promoting economic development and moving to net-zero? Find out here...
Are you an innovator or a supply chain / wider utilities member?
Join our webinar on Tuesday, August 15th at 10am, focusing on the role of the Non-Household Market in supporting water demand reduction against competing economic drivers.
Further details: instituteofwater.org.uk/even…
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Serious question for the Water Industry...How do we reduce non-household demand while 1) trying to grow the UK economy (think Gigafactories for EVs, more data centres) and 2) meeting the challenge of net-zero (eg Hydrogen production). Hear more and how..
#water #NetZero
The Water Retail Market – Untapped Resource or Lost Opportunity?
This SW Area webinar explores how the Water Retail Market can supporting demand reduction against competing economic drivers such as technology, net-zero developments, food production/farming and population growth.
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Time for a Beach Clean!...
The South West Area invites its members to Exmouth on Saturday 22nd April for a fun Spring beach clean. Individuals, colleagues & families are all welcome. Children must be 6 or older.
We will be guided by @KeepBritainTidy
Further details & registration: bit.ly/3zVZpqp
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Looking forward to chairing this session at #HRC23! And see the launch of the new independent and authoritative 'Foodservice - Fat,Oil and Grease Management Guide'. invt.io/1txbem05n4x
#water #catering #hospitality #environment #bioeconomy
Essential event for Infrastructure owners, operators, providers in #southwestengland
Hear from multiple sectors how they’re addressing the challenges to their essential infrastructure from Climate Change. Only 10 places left.
@SWIPartnership
@ICESouthWest
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