Mayors to get new powers over water companies in 'public control' push

Mayors to get new powers over water companies in 'public control' push

Mayors will get new powers over how water companies are run under new “regional water councils”, the government has announced.  The government has said that mayors have been asked to “submit proposals” on how they want the new water councils to be run within the next two months, with plans then drawing out pressures on regional water systems and investment levels needed to improve performances.  According to the government, local leaders will be…

Mayors to hold water firms to account

Mayors will receive powers through legislation to hold water firms to account for their performance.

Government to launch regional water councils

The government is launching eight regional water councils to help shape future decisions on water and flood infrastructure. These new bodies will include up to 15 people from across the region, including mayors or council leaders, farmers, developers and customers. Together the members will agree… The post Government to launch regional water councils appeared first on Local Government Chronicle (LGC).

Government creates eight regional water councils to give communities say over investment

Eight regional water councils in England will set local priorities for water and flood spending, with proposals from local leaders due by the end of the year.

New water councils to shape billions in infrastructure investment

Eight new regional water councils are to be established across England, giving communities and local leaders a greater say over billions of pounds of investment in water and flood infrastructure, says the government.