Internal Drainage Boards: Finance
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to reform funding arrangements for Internal Drainage Board levies.
Answered by Jim McMahon
Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) play a crucial role managing water levels and flood risk.
The Government recognises the sustained increases in Internal Drainage Board levies that some local authorities have experienced over the last two years.
MHCLG also recognises the need for a long-term solution and are working with Defra to explore potential approaches.
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