Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 40383

Flood Control: Dorset

Tabled: 21 March 2025

Answered: 28 March 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what role natural flood management solutions play in flood defence plans for (a) Bothenhampton, (b) Bridport, (c) Maiden Newton, (d) Ryme Intrinseca, (e) Yetminster and (f) Chilfrome.

Answer

Emma Hardy

As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, a record £2.65 billion will be invested over two years in building, maintaining and repairing flood defences, better protecting 52,000 properties by March 2026. Around 1,000 projects will receive funding in 24/...

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