United Utilities has welcomed Government plans to give communities more say over how water companies invest in local areas.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced on Thursday that eight new regional water councils would be set up to help shape investment in water and flood infrastructure.
Louise Beardmore, Chief Executive of United Utilities, said: "We strongly support the principle of bringing decision-making on water infrastructure closer to the communities we serve. In the North West, we've shown that when we work alongside local partners who understand the needs of their communities, we can deliver better solutions than through a one-size-fits-all national approach.
“Our work with a coalition of local stakeholders to develop the Only Rainwater solution for Windermere is a great example of this place-based, collaborative model.
“The same principle underpins our Integrated Water Management Plan with local authorities across Greater Manchester, and we are developing similar partnerships in the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
“We look forward to deepening these relationships with local leaders and communities across the North West as the regional water councils take shape."
United Utilities operates through dedicated county-based teams across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside, enabling closer collaboration with local authorities, businesses, community groups and environmental partners. The model is designed to strengthen local accountability, ensure investment reflects local priorities and support place-based solutions tailored to the needs of communities and catchments.
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