Call for evidence outcome

Independent Commission for Water – call for evidence

Applies to England and Wales

This call for evidence has closed

Detail of outcome

Thank you to everyone who responded to the call for evidence. It received more than 50,000 responses, which have been analysed by the Independent Water Commission.

The Independent Water Commission has completed a review of the water regulatory framework. These responses and other evidence have informed recommendations made to the UK and Welsh governments.

The recommendations and this call for evidence’s summary of responses can be found in the commission’s final report

Following the call for evidence and final report, both governments will respond and consult on proposals, including potential legislation.


Original call for evidence

Summary

The Independent Water Commission call for evidence is seeking views in relation to the water sector in England and Wales.

This call for evidence was held on another website.

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Call for evidence description

The Independent Water Commission was launched by the UK and Welsh governments. Its call for evidence outlines the current issues based on the evidence the commission has gathered so far, and areas for potential change that the commission wishes to explore. 

You can read the Welsh version of this information.

Updates to this page

Published 27 February 2025
Last updated 21 July 2025 show all updates
  1. Added a link to the finalised summary of responses and the Independent Water Commission’s final report.

  2. Added detail of feedback received. The call for evidence received more than 50,000 responses, which are being analysed by the Independent Water Commission. Added a link to the commission’s interim report.

  3. First published.

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