Internal Drainage Boards: Finance
Lords · Question HL12064 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Porter of Spalding
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to develop a sustainable funding solution for internal drainage board levies; and whether the funding support provided to councils will be further increased in the financial settlement.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 27 Nov 2025
The Government supports and values the vital work internal drainage boards (IDBs) undertake in managing water levels and reducing flood risk, benefitting communities, businesses and farmers. The Government’s £91m IDB Fund is supporting greater flood resil...