Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 43487

Internal Drainage Boards: Finance

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 10 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to reform Internal Drainage Board special levies.

Answer

Jim McMahon
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role in managing water levels and flood risk. MHCLG recognises the continued increases in special levies which local authorities are having to pay over the past few years. This is why the government announced...
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