Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 44039

Internal Drainage Boards: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 3 April 2025

Answered: 10 April 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2025 to Question 41232 on Internal Drainage Boards: Cambridgeshire, from where is capital funding sourced to (a) repair and (b) replace pumping infras

Answer

Emma Hardy

Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) are Risk Management Authorities. Expenses are primarily funded by local beneficiaries through drainage rates, special levies on authorities, and contributions from the Environment Agency. Each IDB sets an annual budget for ...

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