David Hinton

The provided articles do not mention anyone named David Hinton. Instead, they focus on South East Water, a water supplier facing significant criticism and potential regulatory action due to widespread water outages and supply issues affecting residents in Kent and Sussex, particularly in Tunbridge Wells. The company is newsworthy due to repeated failures, including a major outage in November/December caused by a treatment center failure that regulators say was preventable, and more recent disruptions blamed on cold weather and burst pipes. Another incident involved the accidental addition of incorrect chemicals to the water supply, leaving thousands without water for days. These events have led to school closures, reliance on alternative water sources, and calls for a review of South East Water's operating license, potentially leading to special administration and a search for a new buyer. The company's prioritization of dividends and debt servicing over infrastructure investment is also under scrutiny.