Image caption, The new flood funding policy is set to be implemented from 1 AprilByLisa YoungSouth WestPublished17 March 2026 The government has promised more than £46m to 70 schemes in the South West to help reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion. The Environment Agency said 49 flood defence facilities and projects in Devon were being awarded a total of just over £35.5m and 21 in Cornwall were set to share about £11m. It is part of the government's commitment to a three-year investment of £4.2bn, external to reduce flooding in homes, businesses and local amenities across the UK. The new flood funding policy is set to be implemented from 1 April and end in March 2029. Environment Minister Emma Reynolds said the funding would better protect homes and businesses from the risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, ground and surface water. The funding will support flood defences in Cornwall, including: Bude, St Ives, Portreath and Helston.
Published: March 17, 2026 5:38 pm
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