Independent Water Commission: review of the water sector
The Independent Water Commission’s final report sets out recommendations for reform to improve the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.
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The Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has reviewed the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.
Final report
The final report follows the commission’s wide-ranging call for evidence and the earlier interim report. This report sets out the areas where the commission believes major and ambitious change is needed, based on its evidence and engagement.
The final report focuses on the following themes:
- strategic direction and planning
- legislative framework
- regulator reform
- regulation reform
- company structures, ownership, governance and management
- infrastructure and asset health
- implementation
This report has now been submitted to the UK and Welsh governments. Both governments will respond and consult on proposals, including potential legislation.
Interim report
The interim report set out our preliminary conclusions in areas that we believe must be at the centre of reforming the system. It focused on the following themes:
- strategic direction and planning
- legislative framework
- regulatory reform
- company structures, ownership, governance and management
- infrastructure and asset health
Updates to this page
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Republished the Welsh translation of this page. Added the summary report (in Welsh) of the Independent Water Commission’s final report.
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Added the Independent Water Commission’s final report and an executive summary. Replaced Annex A (the interim summary of responses) with the finalised summary of responses.
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Added translation