Statement of No Confidence in the Cunliffe Review of the Water Industry.
We are part of the 24 unions and campaign groups that are declaring No Confidence in the findings of the Government’s “reset” review on water.
New Research Project to Explore Water Quality in the River Kent
A new study led by Dr Isabel Douterelo is set to explore the sources of faecal pollution and microbial activity in the River Kent.
The People’s Commission calls for Cleaner, Cheaper and Fairer Water.
The People's Commission (which has been running in parallel to the Cunliffe Commission, set up by the Government) has produced recommendations that include a call for the transition to public ownership of water.
Surfers Against Sewage: New Report Highlights Ongoing Sewage Pollution
Surfers Against Sewage’s latest Water Quality Report reveals continued concerns about sewage pollution across UK rivers and coastlines.
Fresh Water Watch 2023-2024 Results, CRKC Citizen Science Project.
Following a pilot study, water samples were collected between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024 from 19 locations across the River Kent and its main tributaries.
CRKC position statements/submissions on the status of the water industry
CRKC has recently published the following 2 documents: CRKC Position Statement – Future of the Water Industry – April 2025
PRESS RELEASE: 4th May 2025. May Day, May Day’ – Watchdogs warn of water system failures
PRESS RELEASE: 4th May 2025 – Watchdogs warn of water system failures
CRKC representatives met with Tim Farron MP – January 2025
Issues discussed included the importance of nature-based solutions both for treatment works as well as flood management and open, honest dialogue with communities.
From Progress to CRKC Possibilities
2025 could be a significant year for the water industry in England.