Drainage rates set to rise across the country

12 April 2023

Environment and climate
St Germans pumping station

St Germans pumping station Wiggenhall in Norfolk

Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Cambridgeshire look to be most impacted by this year's IDB (Internal Drainage Board) drainage rate increases. The average rise, across all parts of England, is 12%. Find out how the IDBs work and what you can do if you need to appeal a rate rise decision.

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