Over 3,000 flood defences in disrepair - and Reeves’ cuts could make it worse

Over 3,000 flood defences in disrepair - and Reeves’ cuts could make it worse

More than 3,000 of England’s most important flood defences are currently in disrepair as experts warn the public is being put “at risk” if the Chancellor refuses to boost the flood budget. A report by the Environment Agency (EA) has revealed the body is failing to meet its targets to maintain flood defences with 3,097 (7.9 per cent) of “high consequence assets” currently below their target condition. The EA warned the situation is getting worse …