29 August 2024 We have now responded to Ofwat’s first assessment of our plan with five key challenges, some of which asks the regulator to address sector wide issues such as the overall balance of risk and return and the absolute need to make sure the water industry is investable. Others are more specific to Anglian Water and the outcome of our plan.  It’s important we and Ofwat work together to get this right. Water is the lifeblood of our region. It allows businesses to grow, communities flourish and people to get on with their day-to-day life. Our response to Ofwat asks it to help make sure we can do this.  The next stage of the process happens in mid December, when Ofwat will issue its Final Determination (the end result). You can find out more about our Draft Determination Representations for 2024 here.

11 July 2024 Our purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop. This kept us striving for the greatest outcomes during a challenging year defined by sector instability, operational challenges driven by climate change and a continued cost-of-living crisis. Our Annual Integrated Report provides an update on our performance throughout the financial year 2023/24.  2023/24 was a year of strong financial performance, underlined by support from our shareholders, who have agreed £350 million of additional investment - including £100 million to accelerate our work on reducing spills and pollutions. The year also saw our highest-ever annual investment in our capital programme, with over £960 million invested in schemes to build resilience and support environmental improvements. With next year marking the last year of AMP7 (2020-2025) we are in a strong financial position, with all funding in place to complete our plans to 2025.  Reports

23 May 2024 The Board of Directors (Board) of Anglian Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Thurston as Group Chief Executive Officer Designate. Mark will join the business on 1 July 2024 and will be appointed to the board of both Anglian Water and Anglian Water Group Limited on 5 August at which point he will succeed Peter Simpson as Group Chief Executive Officer.    Mark is a highly experienced leader who, over more than 30 years, has held leadership roles for major infrastructure projects including the Olympics, Crossrail and most recently, High Speed Two (HS2), as well as playing a key role in the growth of engineering business CH2M. He was the longest serving CEO of HS2, the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. During his tenure he oversaw the development of an organisation and joint venture partnership model with the largest supply chain of any infrastructure project in the UK. With deep experience in both public and private sectors, Mark has a strong track record on projects requiring complex stakeholder engagement including high-profile regulatory and governmental interface.   Having started his career as a technician apprentice on the London Underground, Mark became a chartered engineer, honorary fellow of the Association for Project Management, and fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.   As announced in October 2023, Peter Simpson will retire from the Board in August 2024, and will remain with the business as a Strategic Advisor to support a smooth leadership transition before taking retirement.  Ros Rivaz, Chair of Anglian Water Group, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted that Mark Thurston will be joining Anglian Water as CEO. He has substantial experience across major infrastructure with a focus on health and safety, and is expertly placed to lead Anglian Water as we deliver our biggest ever business plan. His diverse experience in the challenges of providing infrastructure while protecting and enhancing the natural environment fits squarely with Anglian Water’s long-term ambitions. Mark’s stand-out track record in leadership and his major projects expertise will be a huge asset for Anglian Water, creating value for all our stakeholders, through this crucial next phase.   "It has been a tremendous honour working with Peter, who has worked with our long-term shareholders to deliver more than £5 billion of investment in his 10 years as CEO. Most recently, together with the Board, Peter has worked to refresh his leadership team with top talent to facilitate his succession.”  Mark Thurston commented: "It is a privilege to join Anglian Water at this crucial point when the business will be delivering some of the biggest infrastructure enhancements in the UK water industry. As well as providing vital services for millions of customers, Anglian Water has an outstanding culture, strong values and a clear purpose, which I am really excited to be part of. My focus will be on making sure the business is set up for success for the long term and I look forward to engaging with customers, colleagues, regional stakeholders, government, regulators and our shareholders to deliver on our objectives.”     No other information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Mark Thurston’s appointment as the Group's Chief Executive Officer.  Remuneration details will be included in Annual Integrated Report. 

15 February 2024 The Anglian Water Sustainability Finance Framework supports the financing of water and water recycling projects that demonstrate our environmentally sustainable management of natural resources and land use, as well as adapting to climate change.  In our previous Framework, launched in 2020, the eligible categories reflected our business plan outcomes for the Asset Management Period, 2020-2025, also known as AMP7. For this Framework update, we have introduced a new set of ambitious and bespoke KPIs to align our Sustainable Finance Programme with our long-term ambitions. We constantly challenge ourselves and our supply chain partners to find new and better ways to deliver our service to customers. Over the years we have invested in schemes to build resilience to flood and drought, enabled sustainable economic and housing growth, improved the ecological quality of catchments, and are working towards becoming a carbon neutral business. However, delivering on our purpose is becoming increasingly challenging. We are managing water resources in a region that is water scarce, vulnerable and already feeling the impacts of climate change, has many precious environmental sites to protect, a fast-growing population and a sizeable agricultural economy that relies on water to feed the nation. As we head into the near and long-term future, our sector faces unparalleled demand for investment. Our Business Plan (2025-2030) was submitted to Ofwat in 2023, and outlines our bold ambitions as we face into these challenges. As well as continuing to invest in our customers’ number one priority - safe, clean water, now and in the future - our plan places a large emphasis on protecting and enhancing the environment to deliver broader benefits for nature and communities within the region we serve. The framework aligns with the ICMA Green Bond Principles 2021 including the updated appendix I of June 2022, the Social Bond Principles June 2023, the Sustainability Bond Guidelines 2021, as published by the International Capital Market Association (“ICMA”) and Loan Market Association’s (“LMA”) Green and Social Loan Principles 2023. 

10 October 2022 Anglian Water is launching the first phase of public consultation on a proposed new reservoir in Lincolnshire on Wednesday 12 October.  The proposed location for the reservoir confirmed by Anglian last month is an area south-east of Sleaford, about halfway between Grantham and Boston.  The reservoir will supply enough water for around half a million homes, as well as protecting the environment by enabling Anglian to reduce the amount of water taken from rivers and underground aquifers elsewhere in the region. It will also create a new visitor destination, creating new jobs, and wider economic, environmental, leisure and health benefits for the local community.  The project forms part of Anglian’s long term Water Resources Management Plan, and is linked to the wider regional plan led by Water Resources East. These plans look 25 years ahead, with the objective of ensuring the region is resilient to more frequent episodes of drought brought on by climate change, all while improving environmental protection.  Dr Geoff Darch, Water Resources Strategy Manager for Anglian Water said: “This project will build on decades of existing investment in resilient infrastructure – like a 400km strategic pipeline which will move water from the north to the south and east of the region, existing networks of reservoirs and water storage, as well as continuing to help customers to reduce demand and driving down leakage to world leading low levels. But we know, that to keep taps running in the future, we’ll need more water storage in our region, in the form of new reservoirs.”  The plan for new reservoirs has been developing over the last 10 years, with the water company now ready to share the findings of a detailed site selection study in the autumn, in what will be the first of a multi-phase consultation on the proposals.  Geoff added: “This week (12 October) a formal public consultation process will begin giving communities and wider stakeholders the opportunity to have their say and to help shape the development of the design of the reservoir and inform the economic, social, and environmental opportunities it could create for the local area.  “We know the effect on those impacted by our proposals including homeowners, landowners and the nearby community because we’ve already been speaking to those most directly affected, to give them the opportunity to ask us any questions about what this might mean for them.  “We are committed to working with everyone as the project develops and want to hear all views on our emerging proposals. Our proposals go beyond just building a new reservoir, we will create new habitats for wildlife and places for people and create great natural places to explore, and exciting new leisure facilities for people to enjoy. The reservoir will help secure water supplies for future generations, in Lincolnshire and across the wider Anglian region, so we can address the challenges of a changing climate, environmental protection and population growth.  Together with a panel of expert partners, Anglian Water has been undertaking a wide range of assessments to identify potential locations for the reservoir. That includes considering impacts on people and communities, the needs of the environment, landscape, existing water sources, engineering requirements, flood protection and many other factors. The work has also considered what opportunities the reservoir could create for local communities and the wider region.  The initial consultation will run from 12 October until the 21 December. As part of this consultation Anglian has provided a very early concept design for the reservoir to help stimulate thought and discussion. It shows some of the potential features they hope to include in the reservoir like wildlife areas, recreation and water sports, green infrastructure like cycleways and renewable energy, and others. This will be developed further as the project progresses taking account of everyone’s feedback.  Further information on the reservoirs and how to get involved can be found at: www.lincsreservoir.co.uk