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Coastal Erosion and Flood Control

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 June 2026UIN 3583

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what timetable has been set for the completion of the review of the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England.

Answered by Emma Hardy

The Environment Agency (EA) is undertaking a review of its statutory Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for England.

The EA is engaging with key stakeholders on the review of the FCERM Strategy and will continue to do so over the coming months.

Further details about the timeline for the FCERM Strategy review can be found on the EA’s engagement platform.

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