At the Local Government Finance Settlement on 9 February 2026, the government confirmed the £5 million Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant for the financial year 2026-27. This is a continuation of the grant from 2025-26, reflecting the government’s recognition of the continued financial pressures special levies place on local authorities.

Today, I am confirming the allocation of this funding to the 17 local authorities most severely impacted by Internal Drainage Board special levies. Councils and Internal Drainage Boards are encouraged to continue working together to deliver services efficiently and ensure good value for money for the public.

Allocations of the £5 million Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant for 2026-27

Local Authority

Allocation of Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant 2026-27

Bassetlaw

£176,000

Boston

£690,000

Broadland

£23,000

City of Lincoln

£303,000

East Cambridgeshire

£175,000

East Lindsey

£1,074,000

Fenland

£357,000

Great Yarmouth

£207,000

King's Lynn & West Norfolk

£537,000

Newark & Sherwood

£162,000

North Kesteven

£314,000

North Norfolk

£75,000

Rushcliffe

£39,000

South Holland

£628,000

South Kesteven

£117,000

Swale

£43,000

West Lindsey

£71,000

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