Reducing the Risk and Impact of Flooding Conference

The Reducing the Risk and Impact of Flooding conference will explore the government's long-term multi-billion pound flooding protection strategy. .. Read more This forum will provide attendees with the latest updates, guidance and funding plans around the government’s long-term multi-billion pound flooding protection strategy announced in July 2020. Furthermore, attendees will be able to discuss and evaluate best practice innovations from local councils at the forefront of effective flood defence. Over 5.2 million homes and properties in England are at risk from flooding and coastal erosion, according to the Environment Agency. With February 2020 the wettest ever February recorded in England it is crucial for government and local authorities to start investing in long-term flood prevention and risk management measures. ies in England are at risk from flooding and coastal erosion, according to the Environment Agency. With February 2020 the wettest ever February recorded in England it is crucial for government and local authorities to start investing in long-term flood pre.