14 Oct
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National Flood Forum responds to government’s flood funding reforms: “A fairer system must deliver real change on the ground”

The National Flood Forum (NFF) has welcomed the government’s announcement of major reforms to flood defence funding, describing the focus on fairness, deprivation, and community-scale schemes as “a long overdue step in the right direction.” Under the new rules, set to begin in April 2026, the government will fully fund all prioritised flood projects valued […]

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06 Oct
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VACANCIES

We are actively seeking to fill the following roles, please click the link to download the job description and details on how to apply.   Any questions about any of the positions please call Amanda Davies on 01299 403101 SHROPSHIRE FLOOD ENGAGEMENT OFFICER STAFFORDSHIRE FLOOD ENGAGEMENT OFFICER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER 

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15 Sep
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Vacancy : Community Engagement Officer for Rochdale area

Job Title: Flood Engagement Officer    Region  Rochdale  Post Type Permanent  Working Pattern Full Time – 37.5 hours per week.                Role Type Operational delivery Salary    £24,500 rising to £27,840.90 per annum Pension  The Company operates and auto enrolment pension scheme Annual Leave 30 days per year including statutory and public holidays plus […]

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03 Jul
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Vacancy : FLOOD ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – ROCHDALE

Number of jobs     1 Region                   Rochdale Post Type               Permanent Working Pattern    Full Time – 37.5 hours per week.          Role Type               Operational delivery Salary                     £24,500 rising to £27,840.90 per annum Pension                  The Company operates and auto enrolment pension scheme Annual Leave        30 days per year including statutory and public holidays plus your birthday […]

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26 Jun
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PRESS RELEASE : Charity Reacts to Ynysybwl Flood Decision

PRESS RELEASE Immediate Release Date: 26 June 2025 Charity Reacts to Ynysybwl Flood Decision The National Flood Forum have long supported the residents of Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, South Wales and they have been left deeply disheartened by the recent decision not to proceed to a Full Business Case for flood mitigation measures. The decision, […]

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16 Jun
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Vacancy : Training Manager

This is a key role at NFF designing, delivering and reviewing our Training Programs and ensuring continuous improvement for our staff. This role will also develop an external training program for delivery to our partners and clients…. View full job specifications and how to apply here 

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15 May
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APPG Update

The APPG for Flooding and Flooded Communities met in February, the meeting focused on warnings and forecasting – please see attached meeting notes and the presentations.  APPG Flooding and Flooded Communities Minutes Jan 2025 Met Office Slides for APPG Flooding and Flooded People EA Slides for APPG Flooding and Flooded People

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28 Aug
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FLOOD ACTION GROUP RESEARCH

Research is vital to our work and helps us attract funding and wider support. We’re currently working with Liverpool John Moore’s University to see how we can increase the lifespan and impact of Flood Action Groups. Please complete Sophie’s survey to help us  CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESEARCH  

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24 Jun
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June Newsletter

http://nationalfloodforum.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/June-Newsletter.pdf In January we launched our manifesto asks to MPs and Peers in Parliament. We asked parties to put flooded people first in their policies. With one in four properties in the UK now at risk of flooding and climate change set to make things worse, tackling flooding has never been more important. The NFF […]

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