Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 108793

Flood Control: Stockport

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Navendu Mishra

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help protect people in Stockport from regular flooding.

Answer

Emma Hardy

The Environment Agency (EA) carries out routine inspections of all main watercourses across Stockport. The primary purpose of these inspections is to ensure that flood‑risk infrastructure is properly maintained and that any emerging issues are identified ...

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