House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Flood risk management in England
09 June 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by Emma Hardy Lab Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has committed 7.9 billion over ten years to improve flood resilience in England.
- An additional 1.4 billion investment is planned for the first year of a new programme starting on 1 April 2026.
- 50 million in targeted funding is announced for Somerset Council to enhance local flood resilience.
Issue summary
The statement addresses ongoing flood risk management investments in England for the period between April 2024 and March 2036.
Action requested
The Government has committed £7.9 billion over ten years to improve flood resilience, with an additional £1.4 billion investment planned for the first year of a new programme starting on 1 April 2026. The statement also announces £50 million in targeted funding for Somerset Council to enhance local flood resilience.
Key facts
- Government invested £2.65 billion between April 2024 and March 2026.
- Condition of high consequence assets increased from 92.1% to 93.0% by end of March 2026 due to asset maintenance investment.
- Nearly 62,000 properties benefited from improved flood protection.
- New programme will invest £1.4 billion in the first year, targeting more than 70,000 properties by March 2027.
- Ten-year programme total capital funding is £7.9 billion with an additional £2.65 billion already spent.
- Somerset Council receives £50 million to improve local flood resilience due to unique challenges in the area.
- Environment Agency launches a new National Forecasting and Warning Service.