Major change planned for water industry in Wales

Major change planned for water industry in Wales

The 88-page government green paper needs the UK Government to hand over more powers to Wales

Welsh Government proposes historic water system overhaul

The Welsh Government has published a Green Paper setting out once-in-a-generation proposals for fundamental reform of the water system in Wales.

Welsh Government launches Green Paper consultation, proposing a dedicated Welsh economic water regulator - Water Magazine

The Welsh Government has launched a Green Paper consultation on the future of water governance in Wales, opening a once-in-a-generation debate on how the nation’s water resources and services are managed. The consultation, which runs until 7 April 2026, invites input from the public, businesses, regulators, and other stakeholders. Titled Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales, the Green Paper responds to recommendations from the Indepen…

Welsh Government unveils 'once-in-a-generation' plan to reform water system

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs – Huw Irranca-Davies. Photo: Welsh Government The Welsh Government has published a Green Paper outlining what it describes as once-in-a-generation proposals to fundamentally reform how water is governed in Wales. The document, Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales, responds to recommendations made by the Independent Water Commission, which was established …