Lynne Jones, Chair, Keswick Flood Action Group Keswick is a market town located in the Lake District National Park. Keswick Flood Action Group was formed after serious flooding in 2005 to help the community reduce the risk of further flooding. Over the last two years the group have secured funding to employ a lengthsman, […]
We are looking for a new Thames Region Flood Engagement Officer to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding, to deliver community-based flood risk management solutions. Location: Home-based with regular travel across London and the South, including evening meetings and occasional […]
As part of the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme consultation, a series of public events will be taking place in January and February 2026. Flooding affects many communities across the Upper Severn catchment, including homes, farmland and businesses. The Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) is a cross-border partnership made up of Powys County […]
19/12/25 Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) has launched a public consultation on how nature-based solutions and traditional engineering can reduce flood risk and support communities in the upper Severn catchment. The SVWMS are inviting communities, partners and stakeholders to share their views on how water can be better managed in the catchment to […]
03.10.2025 Shrewsbury Flood Report Reveals Millions in Hidden Business Losses A National Flood Forum (NFF) report has revealed that Shrewsbury’s local economy faces more than twice the flood loss and damage to businesses than previously recognised. It calls for urgent changes to national funding assessments. The report, which is published today and is part of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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