Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Monday, 11 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Robbie Moore (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Coastal Erosion: Lowestoft

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent funding his Department has allocated to Coastal Partnership East following recent tidal surges in Pakefield, Lowestoft.

Answer: The Government announced in March 2020 a record £5.2 billion investment over six years in flood and coastal erosion schemes to better protect communities across England. East Suffolk Council is the responsible risk management authority for the coast at Pakefield and has been working on erosion management issues in the area. The Environment Agency administers Government Flood Defence Grant in Aid funding to all risk management authorities. To apply for funding the authority needs to submit a business case to the Environment Agency outlining the various technical aspects of the project including economic, environmental and technical feasibility appraisals. To date, no business case has been submitted to the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency is aware that Coastal Partnership East, on behalf of East Suffolk Council, has been working with the community in Pakefield since 2016 to explore the coastal management options, including into the longer term, for the whole frontage.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6222
Session: 2023-24
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Coastal erosion Finance Flood control Coastal Partnership East Lowestoft
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk