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SSW works with council to cut disruption during improvements scheme 23/05/13

• South Staffs Water and Walsall Council have joined forces on a scheme in the well-known Fingerpost area of Pelsall in order to minimise the amount of disruption that this essential work on water pipes will cause. (Read full news item.)

Fly fishing challenge reels in cash for WaterAid 20/05/13

• Blithfield Reservoir at Abbots Bromley saw seasoned and novice anglers compete for honours on Friday in the annual WaterAid Fly Fishing Challenge. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water to upgrade water pipes in Brierley Hill 27/03/13

• South Staffs Water will this week begin work to lay new water pipes in the Amblecote area of Brierley Hill. (Read full news item.)

SSW helps school children learn lessons outside of the classroom 27/03/13

• South Staffs Water helped school children from across the Walsall area learn business skills in a challenge day held this week. (Read full news item.)

SSW publishes Final Drought Plan 18/02/13

• Our Drought Plan, which sets out how we will manage our water resources during future dry years, has been published today. (Read full news item.)

Works may interrupt supplies for customers in Huntington area overnight 15/02/13

• The work, by South Staffs Water, between 10pm on Wednesday, February 20th and 6am the following morning is likely to disrupt water supplies to customers in Huntington, and parts of Cannock, Hednesford, Chadsmoor, West Chadsmoor and Penkridge. (Read full news item.)

Water charges to rise – but will remain amongst the lowest in the UK 05/02/13

• South Staffs Water today announced that bills will rise in line with inflation by an average £3 for 2013-14. (Read full news item.)

Don't lag behind on your winter chores 21/01/13

• As we've hit another very cold snap this winter, local water company, South Staffs Water is reminding customers to make sure they avoid a costly and messy burst water pipe in their home or business premises. (Read full news item.)

Paying water bills brings reward 10/12/12

• Ten South Staffs Water customers have found that paying a bill isn't always such a bad thing - after winning a competition set for people signing up to direct debit payments. (Read full news item.)

SSW offers bosses advice as they prepare to close for Christmas 06/12/12

• With Christmas only a couple of weeks away and some businesses preparing to close for the festivities, South Staffs Water is reminding companies to take some basic steps to avoid potentially costly and damaging frozen and burst pipes. (Read full news item.)

Graduates sweet on Christmas 30/11/12

• Graduates working for South Staffordshire Plc, which includes South Staffs Water, IWS, OnSite and Echo, are ensuring that families struggling to provide food will have some treats this Christmas. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water and Age UK Walsall join forces to remind elderly to protect homes against winter freezes 14/11/12

• As temperatures have started to fall, South Staffs Water and Age UK Walsall have teamed up to remind elderly people in the area to ensure their homes are protected against freezing conditions this winter. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water and Age UK South Staffordshire join forces to remind elderly to protect homes against winter freezes 09/11/12

• As temperatures have started to fall, South Staffs Water and Age UK South Staffordshire have teamed up to remind elderly people in the area to ensure their homes are protected against freezing conditions this winter. (Read full news item.)

Water mains connection work will close road out of Walsall 18/10/12

• South Staffs Water has apologised in advance for traffic disruption to a major route out of Walsall starting this weekend. (Read full news item.)

Don't get caught out by frozen pipes this winter 18/10/12

• Last winter was quite mild and that may mean many of us have forgotten about those little D-I-Y jobs that could prevent disaster at home. So South Staffs Water is reminding customers early to help them avoid the damage, cost and inconvenience of having burst pipes this winter. (Read full news item.)

SSW ups efforts to cut delays for motorists 08/08/12

• A scheme to refurbish an old water main has been completed a week early following efforts by South Staffs Water to minimise disruption to motorists. (Read full news item.)

Fantastic effort nets £21k for WaterAid - 18th July 2012 18/07/12

• Big hearted staff have raised more than £21,000 to support WaterAid – the charity that aims to change the lives of people living in the world's poorest countries. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water ahead on Ofwat targets - 13th July 2012 13/07/12

• Due to recent rainfall improving surface water levels the Environment Agency no longer considers the Midlands Region to be in drought, though groundwater takes much longer to recover from a prolonged dry period and so the situation remains under review. (Read full news item.)

Water resources update - May 14th 2012 14/05/12

• Due to recent rainfall improving surface water levels the Environment Agency no longer considers the Midlands Region to be in drought, though groundwater takes much longer to recover from a prolonged dry period and so the situation remains under review. (Read full news item.)

Royal recognition for SSW's 30 years of supporting WaterAid 14/05/12

• Employees of South Staffs Water have received royal recognition for their support of WaterAid's work to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in some of the world's poorest communities. (Read full news item.)

Water resources update - May 8th 2012 08/05/12

• Large parts of England have been classed by the Environment Agency as being in drought including the Midlands, but South Staffs Water has reiterated that our customers are unlikely to face restrictions. (Read full news item.)

Consumer Council for Water News Release - Water customers: how much could you save? Press release: 27/04/12

• Since the beginning of April, over 2,500 savvy water customers in England and Wales have identified how they could make combined savings of over £250,000. (Read full news item.)

Householders urged to be on guard against bogus callers 23/04/12

• South Staffs Water has once again highlighted the importance of checking the identity of unexpected visitors, in a bid to prevent bogus callers entering homes. (Read full news item.)

Water restrictions remain unlikely for South Staffs Water customers - Apr 16 2012 16/04/12

• The Environment Agency has, today, announced that the Midlands area is now in a drought. This follows several months of much lower than average rainfall in the region and across the UK as a whole, despite the recent wet weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend. (Read full news item.)

Restrictions unlikely in South Staffs Water area 19/03/12

• With hosepipe bans due to take effect in some parts of England next month, South Staffs Water customers are unlikely to have restrictions imposed. (Read full news item.)

Wrap your pipes up this winter to stop misery of bursts 07/02/12

• With snow and ice forecast for the next 24 hours, South Staffs Water is urging householders to take steps to prevent burst pipes in their homes. (Read full news item.)

Young anglers net cash from SSW 02/02/12

• Walsall-based South Staffs Water has given much needed help to an innovative project that aims to encourage vulnerable youngsters to steer them away from trouble by taking up angling as a hobby. (Read full news item.)

Water bills rise but still offer excellent value for money 31/01/12

• South Staffs Water today announced that average bills will rise by £10 for 2012-13. (Read full news item.)

Your views needed on SSW drought plan 09/01/12

• South Staffs Water is seeking views from householders, businesses and local organisations over how the company might manage droughts during the next few years. (Read full news item.)

New trustees needed for water charity 22/12/11

• Community spirited people are needed to join the trustees of a charity that assists people facing difficulties with paying their water bills. (Read full news item.)

Wrap your business up this winter 15/12/11

• Christmas is just days away, but as businesses shut up shop for the festive period South Staffs Water is urging bosses to ensure they don't return to work to find their workplace flooded. (Read full news item.)

Christmas bonus for SSW customer 15/12/11

• South Staffs Water customer, Mrs Hall of Brierley Hill, has an unexpected early Christmas present of £250 worth of "Love to Shop" vouchers, after taking part in one of our customer feedback surveys. (Read full news item.)

Work to begin on Huntington water mains 13/12/11

• Necessary works required to maintain important water supplies are set to start on Monday 12th December 2011 on the A34 Stafford Road, Huntington. (Read full news item.)

Wrap up warm to avoid burst pipes this winter 27/10/11

• Lots of people were caught out by the record low temperatures last winter, with frozen and burst pipes causing problems for many. So this year, as well as preparing to manage the possibility of more bursts on their water mains, South Staffs Water is advising its customers early to help them avoid the damage, cost and inconvenience of having burst pipes this winter. (Read full news item.)

South Staffordshire Plc Buys Cambridge Water 04/10/11

• I am delighted to announce that South Staffordshire Plc, which owns South Staffordshire Water, has acquired Cambridge Water. (Read full news item.)

SSW Customer Wins a Shopping Spree 6/09/11

• Lucky South Staffs Water customer, Mr A. from Brierley Hill, has won £250 worth of 'Love to Shop' vouchers after taking part in a customer service survey. (Read full news item.)

SSW staff reach their peak

• Six staff from Walsall based utility company, South Staffs Water, had a mountain to climb when they took on a challenge to raise cash for the international charity WaterAid. (Read full news item.)

Get your goggles ready and take the plunge at Blithfield for the British Heart Foundation

• With a few weeks to go, swimmers across the Midlands have been putting their hearts into preparing for the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) Heart of England Swim at Blithfield Reservoir near Abbots Bromley. The annual event, which launched last year, takes place on Sunday, 9th July. (Read full news item.)

Water resource statement 10/06/11

• South Staffs Water would like to reassure customers that the current water resource position for the Company is still relatively healthy despite below average rainfall during the past four months. (Read full news item.)

Improved facilities on Blithfield Walks means better view for bird lovers Press release: 09/06/11

• Birdwatchers and wildlife lovers can now get a better view of the huge variety of birds that visit Blithfield Reservoir and the woodland estate on its banks, following the installation of new hides. (Read full news item.)

Anglers boost fight against cancer Press release: 09/05/11

• Big hearted anglers have handed over £2,900 to a national cancer charity following a fun fly fishing match held at Blithfield Reservoir in Abbots Bromley – and with another match to go ahead later this month, the call has gone out for anglers to sign up to take part. (Read full news item.)

Launch of new boat at Blithfield welcomed by disabled anglers Press release: 10/03/11

• One of the Midlands' top trout fishing spots, Blithfield Reservoir at Abbots Bromley, hopes to attract many more disabled fishermen keen to get out on the water, thanks to the delivery of a specially designed and built wheelchair accessible boat. (Read full news item.)

Appointment of Managing Director of South Staffs Water

• The Board is delighted to announce that Liz Swarbrick has been appointed as Managing Director of South Staffs Water with immediate effect. (Read full news item.)

Work gets underway to replace Tamworth town centre water mains

• Work has now started on a major water main replacement project that will see disruption over the next three months around Tamworth town centre.(Read full news item.)

Repairs during extreme weather conditions

• Please note that during this period of extreme weather it has become necessary to restrict repair activity to emergency work only. (Read full news item.)

Icy weather catches out householders Press release: 08/12/10

• The current wintry conditions have left many of us out in the cold – with some householders suffering the misery, cost and inconvenience of frozen pipes. (Read full news item.)

Managing Director of South Staffs Water

• Jack Carnell, Managing Director of South Staffs Water, has decided to take early retirement with effect from 31 October 2010. (Read full news item.)

Lucky competition winner announced Press release: 29/09/10

• The winner of a water butt donated by South Staffs Water during a charity walk is Mr Neville of Hednesford. The prize was offered when staff from the company attended the Starlight Walk held last month to raise funds for the Walsall Hospice. (Read full news item.)

Blithfield stages contest to support war veterans Press release: 25/08/10

• Blithfield Reservoir is one of nine sites around England to hold a fly fishing contest in aid of registered charity, Fishing for Heroes. (Read full news item.)

Water workers take to bikes to beat bowel cancer Press release: 17/06/10

• Nine staff from South Staffs Water will be taking to the road on two wheels later this month in a quest to raise £20,000 for the charity, Beating Bowel Cancer. (Read full news item.)

Consumer Council for Water News Release - WATER WAY TO SPEND WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Press release: 01/06/10

• This World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June 2010) the Consumer Council for Water wants to remind water consumers that they can save water, energy, and money, as well as cut down their household's carbon footprint, all by using water wisely. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water wants you to put your best foot forward Press release: 19th May 2010

• South Staffs Water, owner of the Blithfield Reservoir Estate, has opened up the land to public access for the first time. (Read full news item.)

Consumer Council for Water News Release - SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR PAYING WATER BILLS Press release: 06/04/10

• For many water customers, the due date for water bills is fast approaching, and the Consumer Council for Water wants customers to know that support is available for those struggling to afford water and sewerage charges. (Read full news item.)

Consumer Council for Water News Release - IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW MISSING OUT ON THE EXTRA SERVICES PROVIDED BY YOUR WATER COMPANY? Press release: 10/03/10

• This Consumer Rights Day (Monday 15 March 2010), the Consumer Council for Water wants to be sure that South Staffordshire Water customers know about, and take advantage of the free, extra services available from their water company. (Read full news item.)

Householders warned as bogus callers target pensioners Press release: 04/02/10

• Pensioners are being urged to be especially vigilant following a spate of burglaries and bogus caller offences in the Black Country and West Midlands. (Read full news item.)

South Staffs Water Accepts Ofwat's Final Determination ­ 26 January 2010

• South Staffs Water has today confirmed that it has accepted Ofwat's Final Determination, and as such will not be referring the regulator's decision to the Competition Commission for re-examination. (Read full news item.)

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