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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Flood Investment Announcement

05 February 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Proposed by Steve Reed Lab Co-op Streatham and Croydon North

Agriculture & Rural Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK government plans to invest 2.65 billion in flood protection by March 2026 to safeguard 52,000 properties
  • The investment includes maintaining or restoring protections for an additional 14,500 properties through existing defence maintenance
  • The government will re-prioritise 108 million for repairs and new investments in 31 flood defence schemes

Issue summary

The statement discusses the UK government's plan for increased investment in flood protection against climate change impacts.

Action requested

The Government will commit £2.65 billion to protect 52,000 properties by March 2026 and maintain or restore protections for an additional 14,500 properties through maintenance of existing defences. The statement also announces a re-prioritisation of £108 million in repairs and new investments for 31 flood defence schemes with specific allocations detailed.

Key facts

  • UK has experienced five storms in fewer than five months this winter.
  • Record £2.65 billion will be committed to better protect 52,000 properties by March 2026.
  • Maintenance of existing defences prioritised ensuring a further 14,500 properties receive protection or restoration.
  • £108 million investment in repairing and restoring critical assets including £36 million for repairs to storm-damaged assets this year.
  • £7 million for the next phase of the Stallingborough Sea Defences along the Humber estuary.
  • £2 million allocated to the Beales Corner project protecting Bewdley communities.
  • £140 million available for 31 schemes to progress construction, including Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Flood Defence Scheme with £43 million and Derby Flood Risk Management Scheme receiving £35 million.
  • New funding formula consultation launched in coming months focusing on challenges facing businesses and rural/coastal communities.
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