£1.43 million has been awarded to Cumberland Council for flood and coastal erosion risk management projects for the next 12 months.
The funding allocation consists of £680,000 in Grant-in-Aid and £750,000 from the Local Levy Allocation.
The funding for 2025/26 has been allocated through a prioritisation method based on partnership funding scores, ensuring the most impactful schemes are supported.
The Northwest Regional Flood and Coastal Committee has reviewed and consented to the regional programme for the year ahead.
Cumbrian projects
- Millom and Haverigg Flood Alleviation – £500,000
- River Annas, Bootle – £85,000
- Etterby Terrace, Carlisle – £90,000
- Low Crosby – £80,000
- Stanhope Road, Carlisle – £50,000
- Wigton Road, Carlisle Surface Water Scheme – £30,000
- Cumbria Quick Win Project – £250,000
- Maryport Harbour Gates – £200,000
- Kirkland Road, Ennerdale Bridge – £145,000
