Homes and businesses across the Saffron Walden constituency are better protected from flooding now that the Government has exceeded its target to boost flood protection by 2026– 27.
Investment in flood defences has been spread across every region of England, with the Saffron Walden constituency receiving £1,209,00 in investment since 2015.
The £2.6 billion six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets – with over 314,000 homes now better protected from flooding.
The Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Investment Plan outlines how a record £5.2 billion of investment over the next six years will be spent, including more than £860 million in 2021–22 on boosting the design and construction of more than 1,000 flooding alleviation schemes.
Commenting, Mrs Badenoch said:
“Flooding can devastate communities, including here in Chelmsford and Uttlesford, and so we must put in place defences to protect our homes and livelihoods from the impact of extreme weather.
“That is why I welcome over £1.2 million invested already by the Government to protect homes and businesses in our constituency through flood alleviation schemes.
“I have corresponded with local families who have been impacted by flooding and I know the devastation it causes as well as the financial implications. This investment is helping to guard our homes, giving our communities the reassurance, they need.”
