A Bill to require water companies to exempt from surface water and highway drainage charges places of worship, non-profit making sports clubs, scout groups and guide associations; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would amend Section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 so that places of worship, non-profit-making sports clubs, scout groups and guide associations would be exempt from surface water and highway drainage charges.
House of Commons
20 October 2009
The Surface Water and Highway Drainage Charges (Exemption) Bill would require water companies to exempt certain community organisations from surface water and highway drainage charges. It would amend Section 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to provide exemptions for places of worship, non-profit making sports clubs, scout groups and guide associations. The aim is to reduce running costs for these organisations that rely on public drainage services.
The bill is at its second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 12 May. This is known as First Reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Mr Mike Hall.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
