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Recommendation 41
41
Paragraph: 207
We recommend that Ofwat examine the scope of its existing powers in respect of water...
Recommendation
We recommend that Ofwat examine the scope of its existing powers in respect of water company remuneration, with a view to limiting the awards of significant annual bonuses to water company senior executives in the event of major or persistent breaches in permit conditions.
Paragraph Reference:
207
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is currently undertaking a review of whether to implement Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water management Act 2010. This Schedule introduces that all types of construction work with drainage implications must be approved by the approving body before commencing and in line with new mandatory standards. We have scope to address as part of the mandatory standards ways to mandate separate surface water and foul sewers. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging authorities are responsible for allocating CIL funding to infrastructure priorities, including to water infrastructure where appropriate. Under the proposed Infrastructure Levy, which would replace the current system of developer contributions, charging authorities would retain this responsibility.