Petition · past parliament
We believe that HM Government should invest more in flood defences.
Closed
61 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of the recent flooding across the country, we the undersigned believe that more should be done to invest in proper flood defences
The unprecedented weather might have been unavoidable, but lack of proper flood defences has left people exposed.
Investment in flood defences is important
The unprecedented weather might have been unavoidable, but lack of proper flood defences has left people exposed.
Investment in flood defences is important
Having watched the unprecedented flooding over the last few weeks, I believe that the Government needs to act now in order to prevent further such events in the future.
A minimum level of investment until the end of Parliament.
A minimum level of investment until the end of Parliament.
Timeline
| 29 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jun 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
61
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Dec 2015
Closed
29 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.