Coastal Erosion and Flood Control: Finance
Commons · Question 82479 · Tabled 15 Oct 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether the new funding formula for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management will include a specific category for rapidly eroding coastlines.
Answer
Answered by Emma Hardy, 22 Oct 2025
On 14 October, following consultation, the Government announced major changes to its flood and coastal erosion funding policy. Under the new rules, projects will be prioritised by their benefit-to-cost ratios to drive value for money, with partnership con...