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4th Report – Flood resilience in England
Environmental Audit Committee
HC 550
Published 13 October 2025
Government response
6th Special Report – Flood resilience in England: Government Response · published 23 Dec 2025
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Local flood groups and volunteers are undervalued, underfunded, and inadequately supported.
Conclusion
Local flood groups and volunteers are indispensable to England’s resilience, yet they remain undervalued, underfunded, and poorly supported. Without proper recognition and resources, this community capacity risks collapsing at the very moment it is most needed. (Conclusion, Paragraph 108)
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the value of local flood groups and agrees on the need for improved support and coordination for communities at risk. It commits to taking these recommendations forward through a Floods Resilience Taskforce action group in 2026, which will identify options for improvement, while also highlighting ongoing work with voluntary partners.