Arrangements for local authorities and Internal drainage boards' studies, strategies and projects that will reduce the risk of flooding from the sea and rivers has changed. Find out more here.
From 1 April 2008 full responsibility for approving and payment was transferred to the Evironment Agency.
This will only apply in England. Welsh Assembly Government has indicated that they do not foresee this decision being adopted in Wales.
How we comply with the relevant legislation is set out in Grant Memorandum - Flood Risk Management under the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Land Drainage Act 1991, and Coastal Erosion under the Coast Protection Act 1949.
How are projects funded?
Funding for major capital projects is provided nationally by Government.
However, whenever it is appropriate to do so, businesses and communities (or their representatives) should be encouraged to make a financial contribution to those projects that will benefit them the most. By doing this it could bring them forward in our planned projects programme.
Our Flood and Coastal Risk Management External Contributions Policy provides more information on how a financial contribution can benefit our work.
How is funding allocated
Each year local authorities and Internal drainage boards apply for funding for the work they would like to do.
Government has introduced new targets for the funding of capital projects from 1 April 2008 called Outcome Measures.
Applying for funding
New procedures for applying for funding of major capital projects are explained in Guidance Note 1.
When preparing your application we suggest you use the:
The current 5-year Medium Term Plan of schemes for 2009/10 to 2013/14::
Details of approved ongoing and planned studies and projects for 2010/11:
How we carry out the quality assurance of Flood Risk Management and Coastal Erosion Strategies and Projects Coastal erosion
Coastal erosion
Maritime local authorities, who have coastal erosion responsibilities under the Coast Protection Act 1949, should follow the new guidance and use the forms for approval of coastal erosion projects:
Forms
The forms below are for use by local authorities and internal drainage boards.
- FRM 1 - Forward planning information for allocation of funding. (See our letter to local authorities and Internal Drainage Boards dated 23 April 2007 above.)
- FRM 1 Guidance - Guidance to complete form FRM 1.
Form FRM 1 and FRM 1 guidance are currently being updated. Please contact your Area Flood and Coastal Risk Manager (PDF, 88KB) for an up to date copy.
Who to contact
Your first point of contact should be our Area Flood and Coastal Risk Managers (PDF, 88KB)
For financial enquiries contact our National Flood Risk Management Finance Team.
