Flooding Funding 2023-03-30
2023-03-30
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Q1
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The MP lobbied hard for a funding programme to support communities that experience repeated flooding but have been unable to secure necessary funds.
When does the government plan to announce details of funding for frequently flooded areas? My constituency has repeatedly faced this issue and I await further information on this matter.
In July 2022, the Government announced their £100 million frequently flooded fund. My hon. Friend's scheme in Shipley has been approved and full details will be with him next week.
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Q2
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The MP seeks clarification on whether the £100 million funding is a one-off or annual fund, and if there are opportunities for unsuccessful bids in future rounds.
Will this be an annual fund or a one-off? If not every area in my constituency has been successful this time, will they have another opportunity in future rounds?
Yes, £20 million is going out in this first tranche. Letters will be sent shortly with further details next week. The money has been ringfenced for this purpose.
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Whether the fund is an annual programme and opportunities for future bids were not explicitly addressed.
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Q3
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The MP inquires about the Department's efforts to introduce nature-based solutions for preventing flooding, such as re-meandering rivers and planting trees.
Could you tell us what DEFRA is doing to try to introduce natural flood management solutions like rewinding rivers and planting more trees? This approach can be effective in Somerset where there are significant flood risks.
The Environment Agency has spent £15 million on natural flood management schemes. These can be part of applications for the frequently flooded fund and contribute to tackling flooding, water quality, and biodiversity issues.
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