Councillors back partnership to tackle county flooding risks

A PLAN for a new water management partnership to tackle flooding in Lincolnshire has been unveiled.

- BY OLIVER CASTLE Local Democracy Reporter

At a Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) business and infrastructure meeting on October 1, councillors backed plans for an 'enhanced water partnership'.

The partnership will aim to work with local organisations to tackle flooding and lobby the government to provide more funding for flood protection measures in the county.

Halina Davies, strategic lead for infrastructure and economic vision, said: "The combined authority has committed to this partnership in its devolution deal.

"It does not replace the existing functions and infrastructure which the county council provides.