Thames Water, WASP and the High Court

Thames Water has been seeking approval from the high court for an emergency loan of up to £3bn to avoid entering special administration and being temporarily renationalised.

Windrush Against Sewage Pollution (WASP) and their constituency MP, Charlie Maynard, have been in the high court this week to represent the interests of the customer and the public in this case. Having secured pro bono representation, they have argued that the loan is not in the customer or public interest.

You can follow along on WASP’s blog:

• It’s all about the money
  Read WASP’s letter to the high court making the case that the public interest is not represented in the proceedings.
  
• WASP and the High Court
  Having received instruction from the high court on how to file evidence, WASP provides an update and asks for support.
  
• High Court – it’s happening
  With a date set for the high court, WASP outlines their reasons for taking action.
  
• How much?
  WASP provides an update on court proceedings, including the revelation that Thames Water is currently spending £15million a month on lawyers and advisers.
  
• Judge slams Government and Ofwat!
  At the end of the week-long hearing, WASP provides a summary of events thus far.