According to a recent report (link):
- 2023 was the seventh wettest year on record for the UK in the series from 1836, with 113% of the 1991–2020 average.
- Large areas of the UK exceeded 125%. UK winters for the most recent decade (2014–2023) have been 9% wetter than 1991–2020 and 24% wetter than 1961–1990, with smaller increases in summer and autumn and none in spring
With this in mind, Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) wants to hear from residents who have a property that has been, or is at risk of being flooded. They are specifically interested in hearing from those residents who want to find out more about measures to prevent future flooding taking place.
They ran a previous Flood Resilience Scheme for properties that were often in locations where only a few homes were at risk of flooding. Properties that met the criteria for support had the chance to receive a grant of up to £6,000, which was put towards measures such as flood barriers, flood doors and smart airbricks.
HCC are now investigating the demand for any future scheme that would support homeowners to ensure that their homes are protected. If the demand for a new scheme is evident, they will investigate the feasibility of creating a new scheme with the ambition of offering grants to homeowners.
To find out more go to Is your home at risk of flooding? We want to hear from you. (hertfordshire.gov.uk)
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