27 Jun 2018
Scope of the inquiry The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry will consider how well the water industry serves consumers and the environment, how innovation can be encouraged and whether current regulatory enforcement mechanisms are fit for purpose. Further, it will consider the potential benefits of regulatory divergence post-Brexit. Terms of reference: Regulation of […]
19 Jun 2018
Ofwat: ‘The thaw that followed the ‘Beast from the East’ in late February and early March 2018 left over 200,000 customers in England and Wales without water for over 4 hours; and over 60,000 customers without supply for over 12 hours. Households, businesses, schools and public organisations across the country were affected by either low […]
19 Jun 2018
Ofwat: ‘This information note provides an overview of the individual representations produced for each company’s draft water resources management plan 2019 (WRMP) in our role as a statutory consultee and identifies the common response themes and areas of challenge. Executive summary WRMPs provide an overview of water companies’ resilience to drought and the investment required […]
22 May 2018
Reported in Water Briefing Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling for regional water resource groups to take a much stronger role in regional planning for water resources. John Russell, Senior Director, Strategy and Planning at Ofwat, was commenting on the appointment by the Water Resources South East group (WRSE) of Simon Cocks, who formally stepped […]
10 May 2018
With climate change and a growing population likely to place ever greater strains on vital water resources, a new report released today by water sector regulator Ofwat explores the potential options to help cut demand for water over the next 50 years. The report, The long term potential for deep reductions in household water demand, looks at […]
17 Apr 2018
Thanks to: Nathan Richardson & Fiona Bowles Nathan Richardson, Senior Water Policy Officer RSPB: “In headline terms the National Environment Programme (WINEP3) looks like a strong programme. We are pleased to see continued investment by the water sector to meet WFD 2027 getting to good status deadline alongside action to avoid deterioration in status. Indeed, […]
11 Apr 2018
Following Michael Gove’s full frontal assault on the water companies and their recent failings in the cold weather Oftwat’s chair Jonson Cox sets out further measures. Ofwat sets out package of reforms for water sector Ofwat has today set out its agenda for rebuilding public trust in the water sector, as it continues to push water […]
08 Mar 2018
This is a truly astonishing speech which goes to the heart of the privatisation model. Nor is there any doubt about the driver for this which is the Labour Party commitment to renationalise the water industry. The Gove speech and the follow-up from Jonson Cox at Ofwat outline a very different scenario from business as […]
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