Relief in Brixham as South West Water boss Susan Davy retires
Ms Harcarova-Geary, who still relies on bottled water a year after the outbreak, said she had lost trust in the company's supply."Hopefully funds can be distributed properly to make sure our water integration system is properly maintained going forward," she said.Ms Davy, who had been with SWW's parent company Pennon Group for nearly two decades, faced mounting criticism for her handling of the crisis.Just a day before her retirement was announced, water regulator Ofwat revealed a £24m enforcement package against SWW, citing failings in how the company managed its network.
What issues did Susan Davy face?
Cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham: Contaminated drinking water led to 143 confirmed illnesses and four hospitalisations in 2024Regulatory action by Ofwat: Ofwat found failings in South West Water's management of wastewater treatment and sewer networks. A £24m enforcement package was introduced to avoid a £19m fineEnvironmental and pollution concerns: In June, one of SWW's treatment works was the source of pollution that killed thousands of fish in a Cornish riverRepeated storm overflow incidents
In a statement, Pennon Group praised Ms Davy's leadership, highlighting her role in acquiring three other water companies and overseeing a £4.2bn sale of waste firm Viridor. The company also noted her announcement of a record £3.2bn capital investment programme over the next five years.Pennon's board will conduct a formal search for a successor, during which time Ms Davy will continue to helm the company, it said in a statement.Details of Ms Davy's retirement compensation will be published on the company's website, it said. She will be treated as a "good leaver" under the board's remuneration policy.Ms Davy had said: "Running a water company is always interesting, often challenging, but totally fulfilling"I have enjoyed taking responsibility for the provision of a sustainable service to millions of homes."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
South Wales Argus
19 minutes ago
- South Wales Argus
Jaguar Land Rover sees profits almost halve after US tariff hit
The group reported a 49.4% plunge in underlying pre-tax profits to £351 million in its first quarter to the end of June. It follows a 9.2% drop in revenues to £6.6 billion, after a temporary pause in exports to the US and the planned wind-down of older Jaguar models ahead of the launch of new electric ranges in 2026. JLR said US tariffs had a 'direct and material impact on profitability and cash flow in the period'. But it added the 'US-UK trade deal will significantly reduce the financial impact of US tariffs going forward'. The Tata-owned group last month dealt a blow to workers, announcing plans to axe up to 500 management jobs in the UK. The cuts will impact 1.5% of its UK workforce of more than 33,000, with the jobs going as part of a voluntary redundancy programme for managers. JLR chief executive Adrian Mardell said the results come amid 'challenging global economic conditions'. He added: 'We are grateful to the UK and US governments for delivering at speed the new UK-US trade deal, which will lessen the significant US tariff impact in subsequent quarters, as will, in due course, the EU-US trade deal announced on July 27.' It has been a challenging time for the group, with its recent rebranding and advertising strategy attracting controversy. Mr Mardell also announced plans to retire in November after three years at the helm and 35 years with the company. He will be replaced by PB Balaji, group financial officer of Tata Motors. JLR halted new shipments to the US in April but restarted exports in early May amid hopes that a trade deal for the sector would be struck. The car firm saw wholesale sales in North America drop by 12.2% year-on-year in the quarter after the pause. The group has since welcomed trade deals with the US, which reduced tariffs on UK-made vehicles exported to America from 27.5% to 10% from June 30. An EU-US trade deal was also announced on July 27, which will reduce the tariffs on JLR's vehicles made in the EU and exported to the US from 27.5% to 15%.
Auto Express
19 minutes ago
- Auto Express
Fire risk prompts 72,000-car Stellantis UK recall
Stellantis is recalling 72,000 cars in the UK as part of a Europe-wide move across seven of its major brands to correct a problem where loosened nuts on a fuel pipe could cause an engine fire. A total of 28 models built between 2023-2025 fitted with the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine are affected across Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Vauxhall, as well as the Lancia brand in mainland Europe. In France there have been 11 reported cases of cars catching fire in France prompting the recall, and Stellantis is already in the process of contacting owners. The firm is urging drivers to book their cars in for remedial work, which should take around half an hour and will be free of charge, as soon as possible, and warned owners to be aware of any smell of fuel or warning lights popping up on the dashboard as tell-tale signs of an imminent problem. Advertisement - Article continues below 'Our standard recall process is applied and all owners are being promptly informed of this matter,' said a statement from Stellantis. 'We urge our customers to immediately make an appointment at their dealer to solve this issue. 'Vehicles equipped with the 1.2-turbo petrol engine may face a fuel leakage at the high-pressure pipe between the high-pressure pump and the rail due to loosened nuts,' continued the statement. 'This can potentially lead to higher fuel consumption and, in a worst-case scenario, to occurrences of fire in the engine.' The recall is the second for Stellantis this summer, after 120,000 Citroen owners were issued with a more serious notice to stop driving their C3 and DS3 models after a potentially lethal fault with the airbag was discovered in the wake of a fatal accident in France. Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too . Find a car with the experts BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead BYD gives up on EV grant, and offers five years of maintenance instead With a Government grant looking unlikely, BYD has announced a new warranty and maintenance scheme to tempt buyers Car Deal of the Day: MGS5 EV for under £200 a month is a true bargain Car Deal of the Day: MGS5 EV for under £200 a month is a true bargain The ZS EV's replacement is an excellent small electric SUV, and our Deal of the Day for August 4 Fiat and Abarth electric cars plummet in price as brand reintroduces 'E-Grant' Fiat and Abarth electric cars plummet in price as brand reintroduces 'E-Grant' Fiat offers sizable discounts as it awaits confirmation that its EVs are eligible for the new Government grant
Glasgow Times
19 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Jaguar Land Rover sees profits almost halve after US tariff hit
The group reported a 49.4% plunge in underlying pre-tax profits to £351 million in its first quarter to the end of June. It follows a 9.2% drop in revenues to £6.6 billion, after a temporary pause in exports to the US and the planned wind-down of older Jaguar models ahead of the launch of new electric ranges in 2026. JLR said US tariffs had a 'direct and material impact on profitability and cash flow in the period'. But it added the 'US-UK trade deal will significantly reduce the financial impact of US tariffs going forward'. The Tata-owned group last month dealt a blow to workers, announcing plans to axe up to 500 management jobs in the UK. The cuts will impact 1.5% of its UK workforce of more than 33,000, with the jobs going as part of a voluntary redundancy programme for managers. JLR chief executive Adrian Mardell said the results come amid 'challenging global economic conditions'. He added: 'We are grateful to the UK and US governments for delivering at speed the new UK-US trade deal, which will lessen the significant US tariff impact in subsequent quarters, as will, in due course, the EU-US trade deal announced on July 27.' It has been a challenging time for the group, with its recent rebranding and advertising strategy attracting controversy. Mr Mardell also announced plans to retire in November after three years at the helm and 35 years with the company. He will be replaced by PB Balaji, group financial officer of Tata Motors. JLR halted new shipments to the US in April but restarted exports in early May amid hopes that a trade deal for the sector would be struck. The car firm saw wholesale sales in North America drop by 12.2% year-on-year in the quarter after the pause. The group has since welcomed trade deals with the US, which reduced tariffs on UK-made vehicles exported to America from 27.5% to 10% from June 30. An EU-US trade deal was also announced on July 27, which will reduce the tariffs on JLR's vehicles made in the EU and exported to the US from 27.5% to 15%.
