Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to take steps to reform funding arrangements for Internal Drainage Board levies.

MHCLG recognises the need for a long-term solution and are working with Defra to explore potential approaches.

In line with the previous two years, at the 2025-26 provisional Local Government Finance Settlement the government announced that it will provide £3 million in funding for authorities most impacted by Internal Drainage Board Levies.

MHCLG and Defra will ensure that all potential long-term solutions are given careful consideration.