LCC Approves £2m Programme To Tackle Flooding

Written by on 31st October 2025

Leicestershire County Council has approved a new £2m programme to tackle flooding.

It follows serious incidents in the past year including in Market Harborough, Little Bowden and Great Glen.

Flooding at the Kettering Road/Springfield St roundabout last year

The funding was originally earmarked for carbon reduction initiatives but re-allocated by the ruling Reform UK administration.

Cllr Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for flooding, spoke at a meeting this week and said what the cash will be spent on:


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