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Government proposes further support for flood resilience measures
Plans include insurance payments for flood-hit properties to build back better and discounted premiums for flood resilient homes
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1 February 2021
Householders in flood-hit areas who install property flood resilience measures – such as flood barriers, air brick covers and flood resistant coatings on walls – could soon be able to obtain discounted insurance premiums, under proposals being consulted on by the government today (Monday 1 February).
Under the new plans, insured households that experience flooding would not only claim money to cover the damage caused, but could also receive additional funds to build back better and make their homes more resilient.
PEOPLE in Leeds are being urged to check their property s flood risk in the wake of havoc across the UK caused by Storm Christoph. Leeds City Council says 5.2 million people are at risk of flooding in England, with a recent poll suggesting that only a third of those are aware of this. And the council is warning that with increased rainfall linked to climate change, it is likely that flood risk across the UK, including Leeds, will increase over time. It says there are simple things people can do to prepare for flooding - to keep themselves and their families safe and to save thousands of pounds in damages and disruption.
Scarborough Bridge to Lendal Bridge We are improving the existing flood defences here to reduce the risk of flooding to 42 homes and 15 businesses within the Marygate community of York. What we’ve done so far: • Obtained planning permission from City of York Council to improve the flood embankment in Museum Gardens • Worked closely with York Museum Trust, City of York Council and Historic England to come up with a design that not only acts as a viable flood defence, but also fits in with this much used and well-loved public space • Agreed a design that minimises the impact on the Hospitium and protects the true service tree, which is very rare and was a key concern for local people.