Water Industry Commission for Scotland: Minor Amendments to Water Services Directions 2018

• WICS is consulting on minor administrative amendments to the Water Services (Wholesale Charges at Vacant Premises Reform) Directions 2018 and the Disconnections Document.
• The proposed changes aim to correct historical drafting and document-alignment issues, without affecting market operations.
• Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by September 3, 2026, to help WICS maintain accurate and consistent regulatory documents.

This consultation seeks feedback from all stakeholders on the proposed amendments and revised documents.

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) has launched a consultation on minor administrative amendments to the Water Services (Wholesale Charges at Vacant Premises Reform) Directions 2018 and the Disconnections Document. The proposed changes aim to correct historical drafting and document-alignment issues, which will not affect market operations. This move is part of WICS' efforts to maintain accurate and consistent regulatory documents that align with current market arrangements.

The consultation seeks feedback from all stakeholders on the proposed amendments and revised documents. WICS also invites stakeholders to report any similar misalignments or administrative errors within other published documents during this opportunity.

The Water Services (Wholesale Charges at Vacant Premises Reform) Directions 2018 are regulatory documents that govern wholesale charges for vacant premises in the water industry. The proposed amendments and revised documents aim to ensure these regulations remain accurate, consistent, and aligned with current market arrangements. This is a minor administrative update, not a significant change to market operations.

The consultation period will close on September 3, 2026, after which WICS will review all responses received before issuing a final decision.

Lawyers and industry professionals should take note of the revised documents, as they may impact market operations. To ensure compliance with any new or updated requirements, it is essential to review WICS' final decision after the consultation period. The accuracy and consistency of regulatory documents are crucial for maintaining transparency and clarity across the market.

Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their feedback by September 3, 2026, to help WICS maintain accurate and consistent regulatory documents.

Lawyers should watch for the revised documents, which may impact market operations, and ensure compliance with any new or updated requirements by reviewing WICS' final decision after the consultation period.

Source: Original reporting via Consultation on administrative amendments to the Water Services (Wholesale Charges at Vacant Premises Reform) Directions 2018 and the Disconnections Document