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Clean Water Bill

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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5 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 11) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Environment Act 2021 commencement regulations directly relevant to statutory basis and implementation framework for Clean Water Bill

These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30) (“the Act”). These are the eleventh commencement regulations made by the Secretary of State under the Act.

5 Feb 2026 | Debate Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Water Infrastructure: Inspections

Why linked: Parliamentary debate on water infrastructure inspections (Feb 2026) - relevant to water company oversight mechanisms

Commons Chamber debate | Commons

14 May 2025 | Debate Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked direct

Water: Supply and Infrastructure

Why linked: Lords Chamber debate on Water: Supply and Infrastructure (14 May 2025) — material parliamentary record of post-Cunliffe debate.

Lords Chamber debate | Lords

24 Feb 2025 | Act Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs evidence

Water (Special Measures) Act 2025

Why linked: Filled the "Earlier water special measures and their outcomes" gap via web research

The enacted primary legislation (Chapter 5 of 2025) that introduced special measures for water company regulation in England and Wales, including enhanced enforcement powers, executive pay rules, and special administration provisions — the direct legislative predecessor to the Clean Water …

6 Feb 2024 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Water Industry (Special Administration) Regulations 2024 Draft Water Industry Act 1991 (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on water special administration regulations and Water Industry Act amendment – directly relevant to water company oversight measures

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Martin Vickers † Coffey, Dr Thérèse (Suffolk Coastal) (Con) † Drummond, Mrs Flick (Meon Valley) (Con) Duffield, Rosie (Canterbury) (Lab) † Edwards, Ruth (Rushcliffe) (Con) † Evennett, Sir David (Bexleyheath and Crayford) …

31 Jan 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2023 sets statutory water quality targets under Environment Act 2021, directly implements the framework within which Clean Water Bill reforms operate

These Regulations set the long-term targets in respect of four matters within the priority area of water under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The Regulations specify the target to be achieved in respect of each matter …

31 Jan 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2023

Why linked: Environmental Targets (Water) (England) Regulations 2023 — statutory long-term water targets against which the Bill's outcomes will be measured.

These Regulations set the long-term targets in respect of four matters within the priority area of water under section 1 of the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). The Regulations specify the target to be achieved in respect of each matter …