The People’s Commission on the Water Sector comes to Whitstable
The national People’s Commission on the Water Sector comes to Whitstable on the 4th June, and we would like to invite you all to join the event to investigate how to secure a resilient water system for Britain, diving into the on-going water sector crisis and exploring solutions that the public support.
This is a unique opportunity for members of the public to say what they want from government, the water industry, regulators and polluters, ensuring that those who use water services and pay for the entire water sector play a full part in the future of the water sector.
Water Campaigner Feargal Sharkey, who will be joining us on the day says “The industry clearly cannot be trusted, neither can the regulators. None of them have the right answers. It’s time to listen to the public. Here’s your opportunity.”
The People’s Commission is led by four academics from UK Universities, who form the panel for the investigation. Four expert witnesses have been invited to present, and the public will be asked for their reactions, ideas and what they want the government and water sector to do.
The results of the discussions at each of the People’s Commission events will be publicly available and shared with the Government’s Independent Commission on the Water Sector’s Regulatory System
The four sessions of the Commission will cover:
International Water Systems - what works (27th March online)
Resilient Water Systems - securing water systems that work for people and the environment now and into the future. (31st March, Knaresborough)
Governance - models of ownership and regulation, and public accountability (4th June Whitstable)
Securing Public Value - financial management of the water industry (10th June Henley)
We would love to see as many of you as possible in attendance, here are the details:
📍 St John’s Methodist Church, Argyle Road, Whitstable
📆 4th June, 2025
🕕 12.30-4pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
Team SOS Whitstable 🌊