This consultation sets out the principles we propose to use when making determinations on bulk supply agreements. Alongside this consultation we have published three further consultation documents available in the right hand sidebar under related documents.

This document sets out, and seeks views on, our proposed policy on new appointments and variations (formerly known as inset appointments). Alongside this consultation we have published three further consultation documents available in the right hand sidebar under related documents.

This document sets out, and seeks views on, our proposed process for handling and assessing applications for new appointments and variations (formerly known as inset appointments). Alongside this consultation we have published three further consultation documents available in the right hand sidebar under related documents.

This document sets out, and seeks views on, our proposed policy on the terms of reference that independent professional advisors should follow when compiling site status reports. Alongside this consultation we have published three further consultation documents available in the right hand sidebar under related documents.

On 1 December 2005, it became possible for non-household customers who are likely to use at least 50 million litres (megalitres – Ml) of water a year to choose their water supplier from a range of new companies. These new companies are known as water supply licensees (or ‘licensees’). They are able to compete with the existing appointed water service providers once they have a licence from us.

This document sets out for consultation our forward programme of work for the coming financial year. We focus on the strategic projects we plan to carry out and exclude routine activities. We also provide indicative information on work we will be carrying out in the following two years. Finally, we set out the resources we need to carry out this work programme.