Internal Drainage Boards: Finance
Lords · Question HL12065 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Porter of Spalding
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to address the financial pressures on local councils arising from internal drainage board levies in areas where they have increased in recent years.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 2 Dec 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.In recognition of IDB cost increases and the impact on local auth...