Rising Flood Defence Costs Force Cuts to Key Council Services

Councils in high-risk flood areas struggle with increased levies, impacting essential local services.

Internal drainage boards face a 28% cost increase due to higher energy prices and extreme weather.
Lincolnshire districts see the highest levy hikes, with East Lindsey up by 35%.
Boston Borough Council allocates 61% of its council tax revenue to flood defences.
Calls for government intervention to prevent service cuts and unfair tax burdens.
A new Flood Resilience Taskforce aims to address the escalating costs and improve defences.