Charlotte MacKenzie today welcomed the findings of the Walker review on water charging, published on 8 December. A final decision on the Walker review’s proposals rests with the Government.

Charlotte said: “There are two things I particularly welcome in Anna Walker’s final report. Firstly, practical proposals to help more people on lower incomes pay less for water. Secondly, recognition that South West water costs are disproportionately high, and practical measures to address infrastructure requirements – for example through a one-off national contribution – so that the burden does not fall unfairly on people here.

“I called for these issues to be addressed fully and fairly at both stages of the review. I also raised these concerns with water Minister Huw Irranca Davies MP when I met him in September. I’m very pleased that Anna Walker has come forward with practical options to address both these issues.”

Photo: Charlotte MacKenzie with water Minister Huw Irranca Davies MP.