MP warns against devolving water service control to regional leaders

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 09:07 · Archive

Paul Bristow has warned that Andy Burnham's plan to give regional leaders more power over water utilities is ill-considered.

Paul Bristow has criticised Andy Burnham's proposal to devolve power over water utilities to regional leaders, describing it as 'frankly, a bit bonkers'.

Burnham's plan would give regional authorities increased control over water services, a move that Bristow has warned against.

MP warns against devolving water service control to regional leaders — Image: Cambs Times

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Mayor warns devolved power over water services ‘a bit bonkers’Cambs Times · 6 Oct, 08:19
Mayor warns devolved power over water services ‘a bit bonkers’Ely Standard · 6 Oct, 08:19

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