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Retrospective charges by Yorkshire Water
P003058 - 02 April 2025 to 11 June 2025
Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Economy
At a Glance
This petition concerning retrospective charges by yorkshire water was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the retrospective charges of £46.65 imposed by Yorkshire Water on residents, which were not included in their last Annual Bill for April 2024-March 2025, causing additional financial stress during a cost-of-living crisis.
Action Requested
The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to take immediate action to stop Yorkshire Water from retrospectively charging residents £46.65.
Key Facts
- Retrospective charge amount: £46.65 per resident
- Time frame affected: April 2024-March 2025
- Mistake not recognised until after the Annual Bill was issued
- Residents are under financial stress due to cost-of-living crisis
- Yorkshire Water’s failure to upgrade infrastructure is cited as an additional frustration
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
11 June 2025
Jake Richards
Lab
Rother Valley
Presented
02 April 2025
Jake Richards
Lab
Rother Valley
I rise to present a petition about a £47 retrospective charge that Yorkshire Water has unfairly given residents across my constituency, due to the water company’s own mistake. That comes on top of rising bills, record profits, and excessive executive pay. I urge Yorkshire Water to think again, to be reasonable, and for once to put my constituents first. The petition has now received more than 1,000 signatures in little over a week, and the petitioners therefore request
“that the House of Commons urge the Government to take into account the concerns of petitioners and take immediate action to stop Yorkshire Water retrospectively charging residents £46.65.”
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