Flood Control: Local Government

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to give local authorities more power to deal with flooding.

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1. 8 July 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to give local authorities more power to deal with flooding.

   Source: Commons

2. 14 July 2026

   Answer

   Lead Local Flood Authorities (unitary authorities and county councils) are responsible for managing local flood risks and have statutory duties including investigating flood incidents and publishing local flood risk management strategies. Defra is support...

   Source: Written answer

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