-
Our response to CMA’s consultation as part of the Pennon / Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK merger inquiry
We welcome the opportunity to comment on this stage of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA’s) Pennon/Sumisho Osaka Gad Water UK merger inquiry. Executive Summary In summary, CCW agrees with the undertakings the CMA has proposed, specifically: For Ofwat to...
Read more about Our response to CMA’s consultation as part of the Pennon / Sumisho Osaka Gas Water UK merger inquiry -
CCW statement: People will feel upset and anxious at water bill rises
The Consumer Council for Water has responded to Ofwat’s draft determinations for water companies across England and Wales. The regulator is proposing to allow companies to increase customer bills on average by £19 a year over the next five years....
Read more about CCW statement: People will feel upset and anxious at water bill rises -
Our response to the Environmental Audit Committee call for evidence
Water quality and water infrastructure follow-up Introduction The Consumer Council for Water is the independent voice for water consumers in England and Wales. Formed in 2005 as one of Defra’s sponsored NDPBs, we help customers resolve complaints against their water...
Read more about Our response to the Environmental Audit Committee call for evidence -
Trust in water companies reaches a 13-year low amid falling customer satisfaction
People’s trust in water companies risks being irreversibly damaged unless consumers witness a sustained improvement in the sector’s care of rivers and the wider environment. The warning comes from the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) as it publishes its annual...
Read more about Trust in water companies reaches a 13-year low amid falling customer satisfaction -
Our response to Ofgem’s Call for Input – Affordability and debt in the domestic retail marketRead more about Our response to Ofgem’s Call for Input – Affordability and debt in the domestic retail market
-
Customer trust and satisfaction in water companies falling in latest Ofwat and CCW research
Customer research published today by Ofwat and consumer watchdog CCW reveals that the vast majority of people do not trust water companies to do what’s right for the environment. Less than a quarter (23%) of respondents said they trust their...
Read more about Customer trust and satisfaction in water companies falling in latest Ofwat and CCW research -
CCW’s review of water companies’ 2025-30 business plansRead more about CCW’s review of water companies’ 2025-30 business plans
-
Our response to EA water quality consultation
We welcome the opportunity to provide a response to Environment Agency charges consultation: water discharges Detailed response We have not answered the individual questions within the consultation, although we have some overarching comments in response to the proposals. We understand...
Read more about Our response to EA water quality consultation -
Our response to Ofwat consultation on Customer Protection Code of Practice – Tranche 2 changes
We welcome the opportunity to submit our views on this consultation on the Customer Protection Code of Practice (CPCoP) Tranche 2 changes. Key points We are supportive of Ofwat’s proposals to increase the protections afforded to business customers by the...
Read more about Our response to Ofwat consultation on Customer Protection Code of Practice – Tranche 2 changes
We thought you might like...