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Internal Drainage Boards: Finance

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 September 2024UIN 3943

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in internal drainage board levies on the ability of local authorities to protect communities from flooding.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The 2024/25 Internal Drainage Board levy support allocations target the local authorities who have experienced the greatest financial pressures from IDB special levy increases over the past two years.

MHCLG recognises the need for a long-term solution and are working with Defra to explore potential approaches.

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