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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 3 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Flood Control: Madeley

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will hold discussions with the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme on taking steps to protect the residents of Mallard Close, Madeley, from the effects of repeated flooding incidents.

Answer

To ensure we protect the country from the devastating impacts of flooding, we will invest £2.4 billion in 2024/25 and 2025/26 to improve flood resilience, by building, maintaining, and repairing flood defences.

The issues in the Mallards Close, Madeley, are related to surface water flooding. The responsible flood authority for surface water flooding is Staffordshire County Council. The Environment Agency is aware they are already responding to this issue and will be happy to support the council where they are able to.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21770
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Flood control Madeley
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk