CIBSE is gathering contributions for its response to the Bricks and Water inquiry focused on water resources and reuse.
The inquiry, run by Policy Connect, through the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum (WSBF), aims to scrutinise the recent Water White Paper, identify priorities and gaps, and make recommendations to government, ahead of the forthcoming Water Bill on practical measures to achieve benefits quickly.
The findings of the recent Cunliffe Review drew attention to the challenges associated with water scarcity in England. The report also highlighted the need for better integrated water management, water efficiency, and water reuse. Following a scoping session in September 2025, the WSBF is embarking on a new policy inquiry, which will focus specifically on these issues.
The recent scoping session identified the following themes as priorities:
- Water resources, including storage, supply, and demand.
- Water efficiency, including household use, commercial use, and leakage.
- Water reuse, including rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and the use of SuDS
For more information visit: www.cibse.org/policy-advocacy/current-consultations/call-for-evidence-bricks-and-water-5/
To contribute to the CIBSE response email technical@cibse.org by the 22 April 2026.