Reforming approach to floods funding consultation
The government has launched a consultation on a new approach to funding flood and coastal erosion projects, specifically how the government can simplify its approach, speed up delivery, and respond to the changing nature of risk. The new approach will be launched in time for the start of our new flood investment programme in April 2026.
Within this consultation document, there is also a call for evidence on how the government can effectively find alternative sources of funding for flood and coastal erosion projects to achieve better outcomes for more stakeholders and opportunities for English devolution to support flood risk management in England. These are longer-term considerations and will not come into effect alongside the funding reforms.
The consultation closes on 29 July.
