The Humber has the second largest area of floodplain in the UK, and Hull tops the list with the largest number of homes classified as at high risk of flooding, at nearly 20,000 properties. In 2007, Hull was hit by floods causing £40 million worth of damage and many still have vivid memories of the water devastating our city.

Currently, there are no national minimum requirements for flood protection in new builds. Flood protection requirements are left to individual local authorities which results in a lack of consistent flood protection across the country. 

We need houses fit for the future. Climate change is causing heavier and more frequent flooding. Without positive action from the government tens of thousands of homes will be built without the protection they need. This is another housing scandal in the making.

This petition urges the Government to extend the Flood Re scheme to ensure flood protection for homes built since 2009. The Flood Re scheme should also cover small and medium enterprises and require insurers to take account of any flood resilience measures in their premiums.