The North West River Basin District is home to over 6.8 million people and some of the most stunning landscapes and water environments in the world. A large part of the region is rural and has 3 national parks, including the Lake District National Park.
Each lead local flood authority must carry out a preliminary flood risk assessment (PFRA) for its area and review it every 6 years.
PFRAs are used to identify areas where the risk of flooding is significant.
Follow this news feed: DEFRA