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House of Commons · Petition P003195

Compensation Following South East Water Outages

28 April 2026

Presented 1 time by 1 MP

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At a glance

This petition concerning compensation following south east water outages was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue summary

The petition addresses the inadequate compensation provided by South East Water to local businesses in East Grinstead, Uckfield, and surrounding villages following water outages in January.

Action requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to compel water companies to pay adequate direct compensation to affected businesses during such outages.

Key facts

  • 116 constituents from East Grinstead, Uckfield, and villages
  • 87 online signatories
  • Unprecedented water outages in January causing significant financial losses for local businesses
  • Householders received recompense but businesses did not
  • Compensation is currently inadequate for business losses

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 28 April 2026

    Mims Davies Con East Grinstead and Uckfield

    I present a petition on behalf of 116 constituents from East Grinstead, Uckfield and the villages, and a further 87 online signatories. My constituents suffered unprecedented and unacceptable water outages in January. Although nothing will compensate them for a week without running water, there has at least been recompense for householders. That is not the case for local businesses, however, which have lost thousands of pounds in trade and income. I and the East Grinstead Business Association are clear that more must be done for our small businesses in the town and the affected villages. The petition states:

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