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Written question asked by Patrick Spencer (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Rivers: Flood Control

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2025 to Question 57090 on Rivers: Flood Control, how much of the £200 million funding for river asset management will be allocated to Suffolk County Council.

Answer

The Environment Agency (EA) is allocating approximately £200 million for the management of flood and coastal risk management assets in 2025/26.

This funding, which is managed by the EA and not allocated to other risk management authorities, will enhance our ability to manage flood risks and ensure public safety. £4 million of this funding is allocated to asset management activities within Suffolk County Council’s boundaries in 2025/26.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63892
Session
2024-26
Related items
Flood Control
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Flood control Rivers Suffolk County Council
Link
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