United Utilities opens Windermere Information Centre

A new shop front has opened up in Windermere this week and everyone is welcome to pop in.

United Utilities’ Information Centre is open for business on Crescent Road from Monday 31 July.

Staffed by a team of employees, the new centre will be a focal point for people to ask questions about anything from their water bill to United Utilities’ plans for investment in and around Windermere.

Head of Customer Services Sally Ainsworth said: “We had a lot of interest in the recent public drop-in sessions at the Marchesi Centre and Brockhole and we heard that people would really welcome a more regular presence in the town.

“We’ll be open every Monday to Saturday and we’ve also arranged a series of hot topic sessions with subject matter experts. Many of our employees live and work in and around the Lake District and we’re looking forward to having a base for welcoming customers and visitors alike.”

The United Utilities Information Centre is at 8 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA just opposite the Post Office.  Opening hours are Monday – Friday 9.30am-5pm; and 10am-2pm on Saturdays.

Visitors can also sign up for a tour of Windermere wastewater treatment works or find out more about job opportunities and the company’s graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

Hot topic sessions have been arranged on:

• 1st and 2nd August, 1-5pm - Meet the river rangers.  

• 4th August, 10am-5pm - Our action plan for Windermere. Our team will be sharing more about our ambitious investment plans for the area and how we’re doing more sooner to look after Windermere for future generations.

• 11 August, 10am-5pm ­- Save water and money.  Top tips for saving on energy bills.

• 18 August, 10am-5pm - Cheaper on a meter. Water meters are a great way to reduce your water bills – and you could save at least £100 a year.

• 23 August, 10am-5pm - Stop the Block. Grab some freebies to help take care of your drains

• 30th August, 10am-5pm – Our investment in Windermere. Find out how we’re going to increase storage capacity in the sewer network and learn more about how natural solutions such as reed beds are going to be a key part of Windermere’s future.