Frequently Asked Questions

The embankments upstream of Tallington Road Bridge are not included in this project because they do not form part of the Maxey Cut. We are looking into other options for upstream of Tallington Road Bridge, funding dependent.

You may be able to apply for compensation if your land is being used for construction access for the project or if you lose land due to the extension of the banks.

If you believe you are eligible to receive compensation please email LNenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk providing the reason you believe you are due compensation and evidence and justification as to why you believe you are due compensation. Please include 'Maxey Cut' in the subject line of your email.

You can find out more about how Flood Risk Management Schemes are funded and delivered by clicking the below links:

• Funding for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) March 2023 - updated 13102023 - GOV.UK 
• How Flood Risk Management Schemes are funded and delivered | The Flood Hub

You can find out more about the Environment Agency here: About us - Environment Agency - GOV.UK 

Find out if your area is at risk of flooding, the current alerts and warnings that have been issued and sign up for free flood warnings here www.gov.uk/check-flooding or call our Floodline service on 0345 988 1188.

Sign up for flood warnings here: www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings.

An explanation about what a flood warning is and what to do is available here www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do Additionally, you can check the long-term flood risk for an area here: www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk 

You may find this document helpful on surface water flooding www.gov.uk/government/publications/flood-risk-maps-for-surface-water-how-to-use-the-map but if you do have concerns regarding surface water flooding, this will be addressed by your local authority. 

Structures or features that help manage the risk of flooding or coastal erosion can be designated as a flood risk management asset. Please use the following government link to find out who is the maintainer of these assets: https://environment.data.gov.uk/asset-management/index.html 

www.gov.uk/guidance/owning-a-watercourse