On 20 March 2026, Torbay MP Steve Darling announced that £8.2 million in government funding has been secured to improve flood defences in Torquay, Devon. The money is intended to strengthen local protection against environmental risks for homes and businesses in the area.
This local investment is part of a larger plan from the UK Government to spend £1.4 billion on flood schemes across England during the 2026/2027 financial year. The nationwide project is expected to help safeguard tens of thousands of properties from future flooding.
Mr Darling is meeting with representatives from the Environment Agency on 20 March 2026 to discuss how the work will be carried out locally. According to a written statement from Parliament, the government is focusing on making communities more resilient to climate events.
The improvements will benefit residents in Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham by addressing long-term concerns about coastal flooding. The MP plans to provide further updates to the community once the details of the infrastructure projects are finalised.
