Flooding can have an absolutely devastating impact on everyone who experiences it, be it residents, businesses or farmers. Protecting our constituency from flooding is therefore a priority for me.
Victoria has now received the attached response from the Environment Agency in response to her letter expressing concerns about reduced maintenance on the Rivers Witham and Bain.Victoria will continue to push the Government on the need to properly fund maintenance of our watercourses, working alongs
Victoria has written to the Environment Agency following reports that they are planning to cease planned maintenance of parts of the Rivers Witham and Bain near to Duckpool Pumping Station.The letter is attached and Victoria will share their response once this is received.
I have spoken to the Environment Agency about flooding today in Lincolnshire. They have given me assurances that the Horncastle Flood Alleviation Scheme has been activated and is working.
As we mark the one year anniversary of Storm Babet my thoughts are with the families whose homes were flooded and who have lost precious, irreplaceable possessions, and the many local businesses and farms which sustained devastating damage.I am continuing to campaign for additional measures to be co
On 1st March 2024 I held a Flood Forum in Horncastle. It was incredibly useful to bring together a hundred constituents, representatives from the Environment Agency, our local councils, Internal Drainage Boards and Anglian Water.
It is fantastic news that the government has announced £3m for councils with Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs).IDBs provide a vital service in rural communities, helping protect people and properties from flooding.
Grants are available in Lincolnshire from the government’s Flood Recovery Framework to support communities following severe flooding.
If you suffered internal flood damage to your home or business during Storm Babet, you may be able to apply for up to £5,000 to help make the property more resilient
Last week I held two community events at The Hub in Horncastle.
I hosted a Community Summit last Friday morning to bring together representatives from more than fifty local organisations that work to support people in our community.
The Community Summit was split into two sections, the first focus
Alongside other Lincolnshire MPs, I have been campaigning for more funding for our drainage boards, which do such important work protecting our area from flooding.
I'm pleased the government has acknowledged the exceptional pressure that East Lindsey District Council has been under this year to mee
