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<p>Local Authorities (LAs) have powers to carry out flood risk management works, including
maintenance on ordinary watercourses, while the Environment Agency (EA) has powers
to carry out work on main rivers. In addition, under the Flood and Water Management
Act 2010, flood risk management authorities may carry out work using the powers of
other risk management authorities using public sector cooperation agreements. There
are some excellent examples of LAs working in partnership with the EA and internal
drainage boards, for example in Lincolnshire and Somerset.</p>
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