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The government's analysis of options to address the issue of availability and affordability of flood insurance.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
How the Environment Agency is reducing flood risk in Preston and South Ribble.
The government is seeking powers to address the future availability and affordability of flood insurance through the Water Bill.
Publication of the draft flood insurance clauses for the Water Bill provide the opportunity to examine our proposed legislative approach to flood insurance.
How the Environment Agency will reduce flood risk in Ulverston, Cumbria
How the Environment Agency will minimise flood risk from Jack's Key reservoir in Darwen, Lancashire.
Managing flood and coastal erosion risks in and around the Exe Estuary over the next 100 years.
A summary document of the outlined plans for the Upper Aire catchment.
a summary document of the outlined plans for the Upper Aire catchment on flood risk.
A joint consultation by Defra and the Welsh Government on Schedule 4 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which contains changes to the Reservoirs Act 1975.
Report describing incidents at reservoirs reported in 2012 under the post-incident reporting scheme.
This consultation sets out proposals to streamline processes contained in the Land Drainage Act 1991.
Defra policy statement on an outcome-focused, partnership approach to funding flood and coastal erosion risk management.
How the Environment Agency is managing the risk of flooding and erosion in Pagham.
Update on the implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
How the Environment Agency is reducing flood risk from the Holly Brook.
There is a more recent update on the implementation of this act.
Government's response to the key themes from the 36 recommendations in the final report on Exercise Watermark.
This was the third and final of 3 consultations, inviting comment on updates to river basin management plans to protect and improve the water environment.
A newer version of this publication is now available.
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