Written questions

River Frome: Flood Control

Commons · Question 32878 · Tabled 21 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support the implementation of nature-based solutions to help reduce flooding risks along the River Frome.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 3 Mar 2025

The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to supporting Natural Flood Management (NFM) measures across the West Dorset constituency. NFM comprises of using natural processes to reduce the risk of flooding, often to slow and store water. The EA is currently...