A Bill to require water companies to prioritise areas with chalk streams and related habitats when investing in new and upgraded sewerage systems, including foul water leak prevention and the replacement or upgrading of porous sewage pipelines; and for connected purposes.
The Chalk Streams (Sewerage Investment) Bill would require water companies to prioritise investment in sewerage works that protect chalk streams and their habitats. It would emphasise addressing foul-water leaks and upgrading porous sewage pipelines in those areas, with scope for related measures.
The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to Committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 23 April.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.