According to NFU Scotland, around 80% of Scotland’s land mass is involved with agricultural production. The farming industry is not just responsible for producing food but also for conserving the natural resources necessary for production, including water. As a …
You may remember that before the pandemic, ‘monthly in advance’ billing was standard throughout the water sector. In the first lockdown, all water companies were instructed by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) to apply only ‘in arrears’ billing, …
Wholesale and retail water rates for 2022/23 have now been confirmed by Scottish Water (wholesale) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (retail default standards and maximum tariffs). This change in rates will affect all customers and Licensed Providers (suppliers) …
It is not widely known and understood by many companies whether VAT is due on water services. Let us help clarify. To ensure that you are avoiding unnecessary VAT charges you should consult the 1980 Standard Industrial Classification or SIC …
A guide on how to keep your business flowing this winter Winter Is Coming … Here at Brightwater we want to keep your business flowing through the winter months by helping you prepare for the cold weather. We have some …
Wholesale and retail water rates for 2021/22 have now been published by Scottish Water (wholesale) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (default maximum tariff) and has seen an average increase of 2.5%. These rate changes will affect all customers …
In December last year, the Scottish Water Technical Panel set out its proposals to streamline charging for drainage services. The aim of these changes is to make drainage charges clearer and to provide greater incentives to customers to implement solutions …
PRESS RELEASE: 15/02/2021 Scottish Water is reminding householders and businesses across Scotland to ensure water pipes on their property are checked and protected during the winter to prevent burst pipes and flooding in freezing temperatures and reduce the risk of …
UPDATE 14 July 2020 With the hospitality able to fully open in Scotland from 15th July, Scottish Water’s temporary arrangements for the discharge of surplus beer and milk to sewer (outlined below) will cease on 31 August 2020. Temporary arrangements …
With lockdown measures slowly starting to ease and business premises beginning to open, Scottish Water have asked licenced providers to remind customers about restoring drinking supplies after periods of inactivity and the risks of legionella As a result of closure …