Event: All‑Party Parliamentary Water Group (APPG Water) – Parliamentary Session with Ofwat
Date: April 2023
Location: UK Parliament, Westminster (Hybrid session)
Type of CPD: Policy engagement / regulatory insight / strategic sector leadership
Duration: 1–2 hours (plus preparation and follow‑up)
Summary of the Event
I attended the April 2023 session of the All‑Party Parliamentary Water Group (APPG Water), which brought together MPs, peers, Ofwat leadership, water companies, environmental organisations and sector experts to discuss regulatory expectations, environmental performance and the future direction of the UK water sector.
The session focused heavily on Ofwat’s priorities for PR24, including environmental outcomes, customer value, transparency, innovation and long‑term resilience. The discussion also addressed public trust, storm overflow performance, water quality, and the role of data and monitoring in improving accountability.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Ofwat’s senior leadership and to contribute perspectives on the role of real‑time monitoring and biological insight in supporting regulatory goals.
Key Themes Covered
- PR24 regulatory expectations Outcomes, performance commitments, environmental ambition and long‑term planning.
- Environmental performance and storm overflows Improving monitoring, transparency and ecological protection.
- Innovation and digital transformation The role of data, sensing technologies and digital tools in delivering better outcomes.
- Customer trust and public accountability Transparency, communication and evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Investment, affordability and resilience Balancing long‑term infrastructure needs with customer expectations.
- Parliamentary scrutiny and governance The role of MPs and peers in shaping national water policy.
My Contribution
- Provided insight into how real‑time biological monitoring can support PR24 objectives around environmental performance and transparency.
- Highlighted the value of microbial activity sensing in improving water quality assessment, early‑warning detection and pollution response.
- Engaged with Ofwat representatives on the importance of high‑resolution data for regulatory reporting and environmental outcomes.
- Contributed to discussions on innovation adoption, digital transformation and the role of advanced monitoring in rebuilding public trust.
- Supported cross‑sector dialogue between policymakers, regulators and technology innovators.
Learning Outcomes
- Strengthened understanding of Ofwat’s regulatory priorities for PR24 and beyond.
- Improved insight into how data and monitoring technologies can support regulatory compliance and environmental improvement.
- Broadened awareness of parliamentary perspectives on water quality, storm overflows and sector performance.
- Enhanced appreciation of the role of innovation in meeting regulatory expectations and improving customer outcomes.
- Expanded network across policymakers, regulators and sector leaders.
Event: All‑Party Parliamentary Water Group (APPG Water) – Parliamentary Session with Ofwat
Date: April 2023
Location: UK Parliament, Westminster (Hybrid session)
Type of CPD: Policy engagement / regulatory insight / strategic sector leadership
Duration: 1–2 hours (plus preparation and follow‑up)
Summary of the Event
I attended the April 2023 session of the All‑Party Parliamentary Water Group (APPG Water), which brought together MPs, peers, Ofwat leadership, water companies, environmental organisations and sector experts to discuss regulatory expectations, environmental performance and the future direction of the UK water sector.
The session focused heavily on Ofwat’s priorities for PR24, including environmental outcomes, customer value, transparency, innovation and long‑term resilience. The discussion also addressed public trust, storm overflow performance, water quality, and the role of data and monitoring in improving accountability.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Ofwat’s senior leadership and to contribute perspectives on the role of real‑time monitoring and biological insight in supporting regulatory goals.
Key Themes Covered
- PR24 regulatory expectations Outcomes, performance commitments, environmental ambition and long‑term planning.
- Environmental performance and storm overflows Improving monitoring, transparency and ecological protection.
- Innovation and digital transformation The role of data, sensing technologies and digital tools in delivering better outcomes.
- Customer trust and public accountability Transparency, communication and evidence‑based decision‑making.
- Investment, affordability and resilience Balancing long‑term infrastructure needs with customer expectations.
- Parliamentary scrutiny and governance The role of MPs and peers in shaping national water policy.
My Contribution
- Provided insight into how real‑time biological monitoring can support PR24 objectives around environmental performance and transparency.
- Highlighted the value of microbial activity sensing in improving water quality assessment, early‑warning detection and pollution response.
- Engaged with Ofwat representatives on the importance of high‑resolution data for regulatory reporting and environmental outcomes.
- Contributed to discussions on innovation adoption, digital transformation and the role of advanced monitoring in rebuilding public trust.
- Supported cross‑sector dialogue between policymakers, regulators and technology innovators.
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