A major overhaul of England’s water governance is underway, with plans to establish nine new regional authorities tasked with overseeing water companies. These bodies will be responsible for strategic planning, setting performance targets, and ensuring accountability within the sector. The move aims to address long-standing concerns about coordination and efficiency in water management. Critics and industry stakeholders will be watching closely to see how these changes reshape oversight and service delivery.
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
