Loughborough University contribution to the Environmental Audit Committee's Inquiry into flood resilience in England

The Inquiry, which was launched in December 2024 in response to a number of severe flooding incidents e will examine the health of sport in local communities and schools and whether more can be done to sustain and grow sporting opportunities for all.

Members of the Committee are hoping to understand how authorities are tackling flooding events, what measures are needed to future proof against flooding and what support is needed by householders and businesses to boost their own resilience.

Launching the Inquiry, Chair of the Committee, Toby Perkins MP, said: “Flooding causes anger, frustration and misery for too many communities, with people asking time and again why the same places continue to be hit. Homes, businesses, public transport, infrastructure: all are at the mercy of flooding exacerbated by climate change.

“Our Committee is determined to get to the bottom of whether enough is being done to build our nation’s flood resilience. We’re committed to examining how we can boost flood defences and to uncover if flood management authorities are working effectively together.”

Loughborough University responses 

Loughborough University has a number of experts who were well-placed to contribute to this Inquiry. A link to each of the three separate contributions can be found below.