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WaterSure Support Scheme Reforms

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reforming the WaterSure support scheme, a means-tested assistance programme for low-income households with high water bills. The reforms are currently active and form part of the broader water sector transformation outlined in the government's water white paper 'A New Vision for Water'.


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2026

6 events
9 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Reforms to WaterSure

UIN: HCWS1386 I am announcing proposed reforms to the affordability support scheme WaterSure - the first significant update to the scheme since 1999. This Government is committed to a fair, affordable, and accessible water system and we are acting to …

9 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Reforms to WaterSure

UIN: HLWS1389 My Honourable Friend the Minister for Water and Flooding (Emma Hardy MP) has made the following statement:I am announcing proposed reforms to the affordability support scheme WaterSure - the first significant update to the scheme since 1999. This …

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

Water White Paper – A New Vision for Water

UIN: HCWS1259 Today I am announcing the launch of this Government’s Water White Paper: A New Vision for Water.This paper sets out once-in-a-generation reforms for our water system putting consumers and the environment first.For too long, previous Governments have turne...

2025

4 events

2024

2 events

2022

4 events
3 Oct 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Consultation on the WC Suite Performance Specifications in England and Wales — consultation closed

In England and Wales the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (‘the regulations’) regulate how water systems are designed, installed and operated. Regulator Specifications that provide detailed performance, verification and in some cases installation requirements, can also be a

8 Aug 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Consultation on the WC Suite Performance Specifications in England and Wales — consultation opened

In England and Wales the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (‘the regulations’) regulate how water systems are designed, installed and operated. Regulator Specifications that provide detailed performance, verification and in some cases installation requirements, can also be a

2017

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2016

1 event

2015

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2013

1 event

2010

1 event
10 Feb 2010 | Bill stage linked

Water Tariffs Bill

Motion for leave to bring in a Bill (Standing Order No. 23) 14:03:00 Nick Harvey (North Devon) (LD): I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to review and …