Welsh Water has confirmed plans to shed up to 500 jobs as part of a major restructuring. The not-for-profit water company, which is owned by Glas Cymru, said over the next 18 to 24 months it will reduce its current headcount of 4,000 by 12%.

The water and sewerage services firm said it hopes the job cuts can be achieved through voluntary redundancies and stressed that the programme intends to enhance frontline services and increase efficiency in back office and managerial positions. It added that "every possible pound" will be invested in customer service, environmental improvements, and vital network investment.

The "significant transformation" and restructuring of the businesses will take place over the next 18-24 months. Welsh Water said its entire cost base is being reviewed to ensur

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