Buckingham and Bletchley MP Callum Anderson has publicly criticised Anglian Water over what he describes as a "deeply concerning" water supply outage affecting Winslow and surrounding villages.
A major water supply disruption has left residents across Aylesbury Vale without running water since Friday, triggering emergency measures by Anglian Water. Homes in Winslow, Whitchurch, Oving, and surrounding villages have reported either very low water pressure or no supply at all.
In a strongly worded letter, Mr. Anderson expressed frustration on behalf of residents who have endured days without running water or with severely reduced water pressure. The disruption, believed to be caused by a burst water main, has left hundreds of households scrambling for basic supplies amid high summer temperatures.
"Despite assurances, the problem remains unresolved," Mr. Anderson wrote. "Many are still without access to clean running water during a heatwave."
While some bottled water deliveries have reportedly been made to affected homes over the weekend, the MP has condemned Anglian Water’s response, calling the company's communication efforts "patchy at best" and "well short of what my constituents expect and deserve."
Mr. Anderson is demanding immediate answers from the utility company on a number of key points, including:
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Support Measures: What assistance has been provided to vulnerable households, schools, care homes, and healthcare facilities during the outage?
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Communication: Whether Anglian Water has proactively contacted residents — especially those without internet access — to keep them informed.
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Cause of the Outage: A clear explanation of what led to the supply disruption and whether it could have been anticipated.
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Repair Efforts: Specific actions currently being undertaken to restore full service.
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Delays: Why it has taken so long to resolve the issue.
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Future Preparedness: What lessons the company has learned and what measures will be taken to prevent a repeat.
As temperatures remain high across the region, residents have taken to social media to express their own concerns, with some reporting little to no information from the company and others citing difficulty accessing alternative water supplies.
Mr. Anderson said he expects a "swift and transparent response" from Anglian Water so he can reassure constituents and ensure their needs are being properly addressed.
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