Walker Review of Charging and Metering for Water and Sewerage services
Anna Walker, Chief Executive of the Healthcare Commission is leading an independent review of charging and metering for water and sewerage services.
This is distinct from the Cave Review of competition and innovation in water markets and the 5 year Ofwat Water Charging and Price Review
Latest news
Initial letter to stakeholders (28 August 2008)
Why is it being done?
Earlier this year, the Government announced an independent review of water metering and charging in Future Water – the Government’s Water Strategy for England. The Welsh Assembly Government has agreed that such a review is timely.In summary, the review will:
- Examine the current system of charging households for water and sewerage services, and assess the effectiveness and fairness of current and alternative methods of charging;
- Consider social, economic and environmental concerns; and
- Make recommendations on any actions that should be taken to ensure that England and Wales has a sustainable and fair system of charging in place. This could include changes to current legislation and guidance.
When is it happening?
The Review began in August 2008. A final report is likely in Spring 2009.
How am I affected?
The review is concerned with charges for domestic users of water and sewerage services. Its conclusions are therefore likely to be of interest to householders, landlords, water and waste water industries and associated industries and services, the third sector and local government. Government will decide which of the Report’s recommendations it will take forward.
Should I contribute?
If you have any evidence or views on the future charging regime, the review team would like to hear from you.
Further information
- Press Notice (4 August 2008) announcing the review
- Future Water – the Government’s Water Strategy for England
- Contact us
Page last modified: 10 September 2008
Page published: 28 August 2008