Clean Water Bill

Exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

Why linked: EPR exemptions-reform consultation outcome (Oct 2025) — directly engages the operational regime under which water-sector enforcement operates.

Consultation on an exemptions reform to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

Environment Agency proposals on applying Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions: summary of consultation responses

Why linked: Environment Agency civil sanctions consultation outcome – substantive policy development on regulator enforcement powers under Environment Act 2021

Environment Agency civil sanctions consultation outcome – substantive policy development on regulator enforcement powers under Environment Act 2021

In response to: Applying Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions

Applying Environment Act 2021 civil sanctions

Why linked: Environment Agency civil sanctions consultation under Environment Act 2021 – consultation on enforcement mechanisms for environmental compliance regimes

We want your views on a proposed update to the Environment Agency's enforcement and sanctions policy.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed: Response to the Independent Water Commission's final report

Why linked: Government statement responding to the Cunliffe Independent Water Commission — the policy spine for the Clean Water Bill.

Statement to the House of Commons outlining the government response to the Independent Water Commission's final report.

Review of the water industry national environment programme (WINEP)

Why linked: Consultation outcome on Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) redesign - relevant to statutory duties and environmental compliance regimes for water companies

We want your comments on the proposed redesign of the WINEP and the roadmap which sets out our ambition and plan for long-term change.