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Communities across England are to benefit from a government funding boost that will protect thousands of homes from flooding, enhance the environment and strengthen economic growth and tourism<\/h2>\n

Environment Minister Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Coffey has announced that 25 new schemes will receive a share of \u00a336m announced in the Autumn Statement<\/a> to improve flood protection.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest beneficiaries is Hull, where \u00a312m will improve the defences along the River Hull to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure and areas of cultural importance within the city. The funding will support the second phase of the project which started in 2016 and has so far seen 39 sections of defence improved over a 7.5km stretch of river.<\/p>\n

The main pier at Seahouses, Berwick-upon-Tweed, protecting 140 properties and the town\u2019s picturesque harbour, will be regenerated thanks to an extra \u00a32.9m.<\/p>\n

Rivers will be restored and habitat improved in Gloucester, where \u00a31.2m will go to projects to protect 370 properties along the Sud Brook and River Twyer.<\/p>\n

In Derby, more than \u00a3300,000 will help create new wetlands and flood reservoirs to not only protect 110 homes from flooding but also enhance biodiversity in residential areas.<\/p>\n

Environment Minister Th\u00e9r\u00e8se Coffey said: \u201cThis funding will benefit projects across the country from Hull to Gloucester, from Wolverhampton to the Wirral, that need an extra boost for flood defences to help our communities<\/a> continue to prosper and grow in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only will this investment make places more resilient against flooding, but it will help the local economy, enhance the natural environment and protect important areas of culture – whether it is the homes, businesses and cultural sites in Hull to the pier in Seahouses or the natural environment in Gloucester.\u201d<\/p>\n

The government has worked with the Environment Agency<\/a> to prioritise the areas that would get the most benefit \u2013 the schemes will not only protect an additional 3,000 properties from flooding but will contribute to wider benefits for the community.<\/p>\n

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, said: \u201cIn the face of challenges like a changing climate, rising sea levels and more severe weather, the Environment Agency is working hard to protect people, homes and businesses from flooding.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs with every project we undertake, we\u2019re also striving to improve our environment and this additional funding will not only help us build flood defences<\/a>, but restore vital habitat and bring nature back to some of our urban communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The further \u00a336m funding was initially set aside for new projects in the Autumn Budget. The \u00a333.8m funding allocated will go towards 25 flood schemes over the next three years, in addition to the \u00a32.2m given to 13 projects in Cumbria and Devon at the end of last year.<\/p>\n

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