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Ofwat Strategic Policy Statement

Ofwat's regulatory approach to water companies is being shaped through a Strategic Policy Statement issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The statement sets out government priorities for water regulation, including equality considerations and alignment with broader environmental policy. This is an active policy area with recent parliamentary scrutiny and cross-departmental coordination with other environmental regulators.

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2026

10 events
28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the water industry regulatory framework in providing flexibility

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the water industry regulatory framework in providing flexibility to enable water and wastewater companies to respond to

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Ofwat on ensuring that future price review processes consider strategic developments including

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with Ofwat on ensuring that future price review processes consider strategic developments including new towns such as Tempsford.

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28 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 107385 on Ofwat: Equality, whether Ofwat intends to amend its policy approa

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 2 February 2026 to Question 107385 on Ofwat: Equality, whether Ofwat intends to amend its policy approach; and if she will ask Ofwat …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for its designation as a best-value solution of the increasing cost es

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for its designation as a best-value solution of the increasing cost estimates for the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water …

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Southern Water’s appraisal of alternative water resource options in its draft Wat

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Southern Water’s appraisal of alternative water resource options in its draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024, following the plan’s

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20 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Water White Paper – A New Vision for Water

UIN: HLWS1257 My Rt. Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds MP) has made the following statement.Today I am announcing the launch of this Government’s Water White Paper: A New Vision for Water.This …

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2025

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23 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Water Company Performance Reports

UIN: HLWS983 My honourable friend, the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy MP, has made the following Written Statement.Today, the Environment Agency will publish its Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for 2024 and Ofwat will publish their Water Compan...

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21 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Independent Water Commission

UIN: HCWS865 On the 23 October, we asked the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Sir Jon Cunliffe, to undertake the biggest review of the water sector since privatisation. The Independent Water Commission was tasked with producing recommendations …

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21 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Independent Water Commission

UIN: HLWS865 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed MP, has made the following Written Statement.On the 23 October, we asked the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Sir …

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3 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Independent Water Commission Interim Report

UIN: HCWS677 Today, the Independent Water Commission has published an interim report setting out its preliminary conclusions on water sector reform.In October 2024, the UK and Welsh Governments appointed Sir Jon Cunliffe, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England,...

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3 Jun 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Independent Water Commission Interim Report

UIN: HLWS676 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed MP, has made the following Written Statement.Today, the Independent Water Commission has published an interim report setting out its preliminary conclus...

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25 Apr 2025 | Research Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector

This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation’s future water supply and attracting necessary investments. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs', 'Unknown (355)'] | Topics: ['Business and industry', 'Energy and en

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27 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Independent Water Commission Call for Evidence

UIN: HLWS471 My honourable friend, the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy MP, has made the following Written Statement.A secure water supply is essential for every home and business throughout the country. It is the foundation of our economy, …

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2024

3 events
19 Dec 2024 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Price Review 2024 Final Determinations

UIN: HLWS341 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed MP, has made the following Written Statement.Our water system needs fixing. Our rivers, lakes and seas are choked by pollution.Under the Conservatives, …

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6 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Statement on Water

UIN: HCWS200 The Government is fixing the foundations to put public finances on a sustainable path to restore stability and taking difficult decisions on tax, welfare and spending. This includes needing to address a £22 billion black hole. To support …

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6 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Statement on Water

UIN: HLWS198 My honourable friend, the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy MP, has made the following Written Statement.The Government is fixing the foundations to put public finances on a sustainable path to restore stability and taking difficult decisions …

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2023

4 events
16 Oct 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Water Update

UIN: HLWS1048 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Dr Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.The Price Review is an independent five-yearly process, run by the economic regulator Ofwat, to determine invest...

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2022

3 events

2021

4 events

2019

1 event

2018

3 events
5 Apr 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Developing a national policy statement for water resources and proposed amendments to the Planning Act 2008 — outcome published

Seeking views on the development of a national policy statement for water resources and the types of infrastructure that it will apply to.

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↓ Habitats regulations assessment of the National Policy Stat… (36pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report (156pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report appendix B (253pp)

2017

5 events
22 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Developing a national policy statement for water resources and proposed amendments to the Planning Act 2008 — consultation closed

Seeking views on the development of a national policy statement for water resources and the types of infrastructure that it will apply to.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Summary of responses and government response (24pp)
+3 more
↓ Habitats regulations assessment of the National Policy Stat… (36pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report (156pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report appendix B (253pp)
13 Nov 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Developing a national policy statement for water resources and proposed amendments to the Planning Act 2008 — consultation opened

Seeking views on the development of a national policy statement for water resources and the types of infrastructure that it will apply to.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Summary of responses and government response (24pp)
+3 more
↓ Habitats regulations assessment of the National Policy Stat… (36pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report (156pp) ↓ Appraisal of Sustainability: Final scoping report appendix B (253pp)

2016

4 events

2015

5 events

2014

1 event