Flood Preparedness Esher and Walton 2026-03-19
2026-03-19
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Q1
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Flooding is a significant issue due to the Thames running through the constituency, affecting local flood groups' efforts.
What steps she is taking to support flood preparedness projects in the Esher and Walton constituency?
I have said this previously, but it is always worth reiterating. On Tuesday I announced the biggest ever flood programme, with £1.4 billion investment in 2026-27, over £1million of which will go to projects in Esher and Walton.
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Q2
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The Thames Ditton flood group has secured funding for temporary flood barriers but is unable to obtain public liability insurance, despite efforts with Flood Re, the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the local flood authority.
What does the Minister suggest to the Thames Ditton flood group to enable it to get insurance so that it can use the flood barrier?
I pay tribute to all the flood groups up and down the country and those volunteers who do so much to add to our flood resilience. If the hon. Lady would like to write to me specifically about that matter, I will have a think about which agency is the best one to help.
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Specific suggestions or actions to obtain public liability insurance were not provided.
If The Hon. Lady Would Like To Write To Me Specifically About That Matter, I Will Have A Think About Which Agency Is The Best One To Help.
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Q3
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The flooding taskforce on Sandon Road in Stafford has cleared the brook and plans to install a non-return valve, but a long-term fix will require Government investment.
Can she please say a little more about the new schemes, and how new flood groups such as mine can access some of the funding?
I was delighted to visit my hon. Friend's constituency to speak to some of the people who have been impacted by flooding, and to see the area for myself. She has been a formidable champion on this issue, and of course we will continue to have those conversations to ensure that we do everything we can to protect as many people as possible from the devastation of flooding.
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Details about new schemes and how to access funding were not provided.
I Was Delighted To Visit My Hon. Friend'S Constituency To Speak To Some Of The People Who Have Been Impacted By Flooding, And To See The Area For Myself.
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