Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 17256

Flood Control: Local Government

Tabled: 8 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Cameron Thomas

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.

Answer

Emma Hardy

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...

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