Householders whose homes face a particular risk of flooding may be able to benefit from new funds announced by Defra. It has set out a plan to make at least five million pounds available to people whose houses are at a high risk but which are not protected by traditional community level defences.
The money for eligible home owners in England is in addition to any help already provided by local authorities or the insurance industry. 

Thirty-six schemes have been shortlisted for a possible share of a 200 million pound transport infrastructure fund for new housing developments. The money is being made available to support local councils in ensuring developments of new homes include steps to improve access to jobs.
The shortlisted schemes are all in areas where local authorities are
committed to building more homes and keen to deliver improved transport to support the growth of communities. 

This Cabinet Office review explored how to involve communities more
effectively in the fight against crime whilst also raising public confidence in the criminal justice system. The starting point was that without public action, support and confidence, the police and other criminal justice agencies cannot make communities safer. However, for the public to play their part, they need to see and experience services that tackle crime effectively, give them confidence and back them up.