âWe cannot magic up more waterâ: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk | TheBriefWire
âWe cannot magic up more waterâ: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Published 2 August 2026 ¡ india
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising governmentâs plans for new homes The governmentâs housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising governmentâs plans for new homes The governmentâs housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and south-east of England. Half the country was declared to be in serious drought this week, for the second consecutive year, with the Environment Agency warning of dire consequences for the economy, environment and wildlife. Continue reading...
Published: August 2, 2026 ⢠11:30 AM IST ¡ Updated: August 2, 2026 ⢠12:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising governmentâs plans for new homes The governmentâs housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and south-east of England.
Half the country was declared to be in serious drought this week, for the second consecutive year, with the Environment Agency warning of dire consequences for the economy, environment and wildlife.
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