More than 24,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from floods as the government today (Wednesday 8 October) confirmed the delivery of 151 schemes in its first year in power.

This government inherited flood defences in the worst condition on record, but through increased funding for maintenance and repairs the country’s flood defences, protecting homes, schools, hospitals and businesses, have been improved compared to previous years.

As part of the Plan for Change, this government is investing at least a record £10.5 billion until 2036 – the largest flood programme in history which is projected to benefit more than 890,000 properties – by constructing new flood schemes, repairing existing defences, protecting communities from the devastating impacts of climate change.

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