Monday June 8th 2026
Scottish Parliament
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Catherine Hunter
Funding from the Scottish Government has been allocated to Glasgow City Council to help further develop flood defences for properties citywide.
During Wednesday’s operations and scrutiny committee, questions were raised by Councillor Martha Wardrop on the council’s drainage strategy and plans to develop a property flood resilience pilot.
A report presented to committee members confirms that a review of other property flood resilience (PFR) schemes has been undertaken, and capital funding confirmed.
The money will allow flood resilience measures to be put in place during 2026/27.
The Glasgow City Council website states that flooding and watercourses maintenance are managed along with the reduction of the risk of flooding and the provision of sustainable drainage schemes.
Regular maintenance of the city’s watercourses is undertaken with an annual budget of more than £300,000.
The surface water management strategy aims to reduce the risk of flooding, help stimulate regeneration and promote environmental improvements.
During the meeting, Councillor Martha Wardrop said: “I am concerned about the city centre drainage consultancy commission and how that is going to be progressed as well as the Tidal Clyde adaption strategy.”
Developed in collaboration with SEPA, the Tidal Clyde adaptation strategy provides the most accurate and up-to-date projections of tidal flood risks out to the year 2100.
It shows how rising sea levels will exacerbate storm surges along the Clyde and impact communities.
A council officer said: “We have been allocated a one off capital funding payment from the Scottish Government from the 2026/27 financial year for flood resilience activities.
“One of the qualifying activities for that is property flood resilience measures, so our hope is that with additional funding, it will be a more substantial pilot that we will be bringing back to committee in the autumn.”
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