No one should live in fear of flooding every time it rains.

That’s why, on Wednesday, I was pleased to join the latest of Norfolk County Council’s regular MP Briefing events in Westminster – this time focussed on Flooding and Drainage.

While some positive progress has been made through the likes of the Mid Norfolk Flood Partnership I helped establish back in early 2021 and the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance that we have worked closely with, the flooding of recent months is a reminder that there is still much more that needs to be done.

Over 100 homes were flooded in Attleborough alone. And I continue to support residents and businesses across Mid Norfolk – including in Yaxham, Mattishall, Saham Toney, Carbrooke, Dereham and Wymondham (and more).

Wednesday’s update from NCC on the work of the NSFA was very welcome – and I reaffirmed my commitment to supporting Cllr Kay Mason-Billig (Leader of NCC) and Henry Cator (Chair of the NSFA) as we look at what more we can collectively do to support local communities and lobby Government for additional support.

Rest assured, this remains one of my central campaigns. 

Full details on my ‘Flooding and the Mid Norfolk Flood Partnership’ campaign can be found on my website here.