Water Bills in Lancaster and Wyre

In the House of Commons, a minister has presented a petition on behalf of their constituents in Lancaster and Wyre, who are concerned about Ofwat's proposal to increase water bills by an average of £19 per year between 2025 and 2030. The petition declares that residents in the area have been significantly impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, and notes that the proposed increase in water bills is concerning, especially as households are paying for the mistakes of the privatised UK water industry while company bosses are receiving bonus payments. The petitioners have requested that the House of Commons urges the Government to look into all appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of these increases on households. The minister has presented this petition on behalf of their constituents, highlighting the concerns of the local community regarding the proposed water bill increases and the impact on households already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.