Lead local flood authorities (unitary authorities or county councils) manage the risk of surface and ground water flooding, and flooding from ordinary water courses which are not main rivers. The funding local authorities receive for flood risk management is not ring-fenced. The National Audit Office reported concerns about the uncertainty and level of government’s revenue funding for lead local flood authorities.9

Lead local flood authorities (unitary authorities or county councils) manage the risk of surface and ground water flooding, and flooding from ordinary water courses which are not main rivers. The funding local authorities receive for flood risk management is not ring-fenced. The National Audit Office reported concerns about the uncertainty and level of government’s revenue funding for lead local flood authorities.9 Type: conclusion | Number: 9 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target Implementation date: alongside Spending Review 2021 2.2 The Agency tracks partnership funding for the capital programme monthly to identify what contributions need to be secured. The Agency also monitors those schemes that most re