Thames Water
Councils are addressing the impact of Thames Water's infrastructure works and discussing water sustainability and the company's performance.
Newham Council's Cabinet agreed in September 2026 to progress a Greenway Diversion Emergency Safety Scheme, responding to the ongoing closure of The Greenway until at least 2028 due to Thames Water's Northern Outfall Sewer works programme. Separately, Enfield Council backed a motion in September 2026 urging engagement with water companies to support new reservoirs, aiming to meet the forecast need for an additional 1 billion litres of water per day by 2050.
Concerns about Thames Water's performance continue, with Islington Council set to question the company and Ofwat in September 2025 following a major burst water main in Canonbury in August 2025 that affected over 30 households. In July 2025, Haringey Council declared no confidence in Thames Water, citing poor performance, high bills, environmental breaches including sewage spills, and slow repairs.
Thames Water, a water and wastewater services company operating in London and the Thames Valley, faces calls for public ownership; Lewisham Council was set to debate a motion in September 2025 highlighting the company's debt, pollution, and underinvestment. No upcoming council meetings are currently listed with this topic on their agenda.
Key facts
- Newham Council's Cabinet agreed in September 2026 to progress a Greenway Diversion Emergency Safety Scheme. Source
- The Greenway has been closed since September 2024 due to Thames Water's Northern Outfall Sewer works, expected until at least 2028. Source
- Enfield Council backed a motion in September 2026 calling for engagement with water companies to support new reservoirs. Source
- Islington Council was set to question Thames Water and Ofwat in September 2025 after a major burst water main in August 2025. Source
- Haringey Council declared no confidence in Thames Water in July 2025. Source
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