RNS Number:3831T
South Staffordshire Group PLC
17 December 2003

                         SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE GROUP PLC

It is with deep regret that we announce the death this morning of David Penna.
David was a Director of South Staffordshire Group PLC and the Managing Director
of South Staffordshire Water PLC.  He was 54 and was appointed to the Board in
1996.  He had 33 years experience in the water industry and made an invaluable
contribution to the Group.

Jack Carnell, the Deputy Managing Director of South Staffordshire Water PLC,
will assume his day to day responsibilities.

All the Directors and employees of the Group extend their sincere condolences to
his wife and two children.

                                                                17 December 2003

Enquiries:

College Hill                           Tel: 020 7457 2020
James Henderson


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