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The King's Speech 2026 bill for long-term water sector reform, stronger oversight, and action to clean up rivers, lakes and seas following the Cunliffe review and earlier water special measures.

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13 May 2026 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

The Environment Agency (NPS/WR/046495): application made to abstract water

Why linked: Environment Agency's own water abstraction application demonstrates practical operation of water resources management, which is within scope as part of the comprehensive water sector reform framework.

The Environment Agency has made an application to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for a licence to abstract (take) water.

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12 May 2026 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

NE11 9HS, Northumbrian Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/VP3829PU/A001

Why linked: Northumbrian Water Limited environmental permit application for Wellington Road CSO in Gateshead—directly relevant to CSO reduction and sewage discharge management strategies

View the application submitted by Northumbrian Water Limited for Wellington Road CSO, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9HS

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12 May 2026 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

DL14 0LF, Northumbrian Water Limited: environmental permit application advertisement – EPR/ZB3891AU/A001

Why linked: Northumbrian Water Limited environmental permit application for CSO (combined sewer overflow) at South Road Upper CSO—directly relevant to sewage discharge and CSO reduction strategies in scope

View the application submitted by Northumbrian Water Limited for South Road Upper CSO, South Road, High Etherley, DL14 0LF

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11 May 2026 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

DL13 5HX, NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/ZB3794AT/A001

Why linked: Northumbrian Water Limited environmental permit application for Butterknowle CSO 2—directly relevant to CSO reduction and water company discharge management in scope

View the application submitted by NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED for Butterknowle CSO 2, BUTTERKNOWLE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL13 5HX

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8 May 2026 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

LA22 0EF, Volkerstevin Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/EP3329MQ/A001

Why linked: Volkerstevin Limited environmental permit application for Ambleside WWTW (wastewater treatment works)—relevant to wastewater discharge quality and water company infrastructure tied to discharge standards

View the application submitted by Volkerstevin Limited for Ambleside WWTW, Miller Bridge, Rothay Road, Ambleside, Westmorland and Furness, LA22 0EF

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12 Feb 2026 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Investigation into an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water

Why linked: Ofwat water market dispute decision under Water Industry Act 1991 – directly demonstrates regulator enforcement and oversight mechanisms in scope

Case reference – OFW-063005 Summary of case We have opened a determination case in an eligibility for water market dispute under section 17E of the Water Industry Act 1991 between a complainant and Castle Water. Date opened […]

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24 Nov 2025 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Investigation into whether Wessex Water’s refusal to permit a communication to be made under Section 106(6) Water Industry Act 1991 was reasonable

Why linked: Ofwat determination on water company sewer connection refusal under Water Industry Act 1991 s.106 – core water company oversight and enforcement

Case summary This request for a determination was in relation to whether Wessex Water’s reasons for refusing a household’s property to be connected to a public sewer were reasonable or not. Summary of Ofwat’s final […]

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5 Nov 2025 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Investigation of an appeal under section 126 of the Water Industry Act 1991 concerning the reasonableness of a trade effluent consent issued by United Utilities

Why linked: Ofwat appeal decision on trade effluent consent under Water Industry Act 1991 s.126 – water company licensing and enforcement mechanisms in scope

Case reference – OFW- 061233 Summary of case We are investigating an appeal under section 126 of the Water Industry Act 1991 concerning the reasonableness of a trade effluent consent issued by United Utilities. Date […]

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10 Oct 2025 | Guidance Environment Agency linked direct

Annex 4: Environment Act 2021 – the Environment Agency's approach to applying civil sanctions and accepting enforcement undertakings

Why linked: Environment Agency enforcement guidance on civil sanctions under Environment Act 2021 – directly relevant to regulator oversight and statutory powers

Environment Agency enforcement guidance on civil sanctions under Environment Act 2021 – directly relevant to regulator oversight and statutory powers

In response to: Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy

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3 Dec 2024 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Complaint against Welsh Water (Dŵr Cymru) regarding a formal request for a determination of an appeal under section 105(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991

Why linked: Ofwat complaint determination against Welsh Water under Water Industry Act 1991 s.105 – water company regulatory framework and oversight

Case reference – OFW-042807 Case Summary We opened a case with regard to a formal request for a determination of an appeal under section 105(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991. The parties have decided […]

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1 Jul 2024 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Complaint against Southern Water about the charge recovered from a developer for a sewer requisition

Why linked: Ofwat complaint on developer sewer requisition charge under Water Industry Act 1991 s.99 – water company licensing and financial mechanisms

Case summary We are investigating a complaint about the charge Southern Water can recover from a developer for a sewer requisition under Section 99 of the Water Industry Act 1991. Date opened 26 June 2024 Relevant […]

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5 Dec 2023 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Complaint against Thames Water Utilities Limited regarding work in private land

Why linked: Ofwat determination on Thames Water work dispute under Water Industry Act 1991 s.181 – water company licensing conditions

Case number OFW-042452 Summary of case This dispute was referred to us for determination under section 181 of the Water Industry Act 1991. This section deals with complaints about how water and sewerage companies exercise […]

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29 Nov 2023 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

Investigation into Olympos Water’s breach of Standard Licence Conditions

Why linked: Ofwat enforcement order against Olympos Water for licence breach – water company enforcement and regulatory oversight

Case Summary On 17 October Ofwat published a Notice of the Water Services Regulation Authority’s Proposal to Make a Final Enforcement Order to Olympos Water under Section 18(1) of the Water Industry Act 1991 to […]

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13 Dec 2022 | Decision Ofwat linked direct

PN 41/22 Price Review 2024: A healthier environment and better customer services – Ofwat sets out plans for the water sector

Why linked: Ofwat Price Review 2024 methodology - water company investment plans and capital expenditure frameworks explicitly in scope

Ofwat has today published the final methodology for the upcoming Price Review (PR24). The need for substantial improvement in the sector is clear, and PR24, which will cover the period 2025-2030, will drive water companies […]

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