Internal Drainage Boards: Finance
(asked on 6th November 2024) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to reform funding arrangements for Internal Drainage Board levies.
This question was answered on 15th November 2024
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.