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Changes are planned for the way water companies charge
Scout Groups for the disposal of rainwater.
In the past, organisations like Scout
Groups and places of worship have not been charged for the surface water
which runs into sewers.
Groups have reported an increase in
water costs of between £60 and £600 a year. This represents between 1%
and 25% of their overall budgets
For example, 1st Weston and Weston
Point Scout Group in Cheshire are now being charged £564 each year. When
added to their metered water charges this accounts for around one third
of their total annual budget.
The changes are not universal but will
affect Scout Groups who own or lease their Meeting Place. At present
only some of the water companies have implemented the charges but Ofwat,
the water regulator, is determined to see all water companies introduce
them by 2010.
THIS MAY NOT AFFECT YOU DIRECTLY,
BUT
You can help us with our campaign by
signing up as a supporter today. Go on the HQ
website & vote NOW
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Or
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
