Oxford Flood Scheme
Updated 25 June 2025
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Read more on the Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme engagement HQ page.
The Environment Agency is working in partnership on a major new scheme to reduce flood risk in Oxford. The Oxford flood alleviation scheme is one of the biggest flood schemes in the country. It will benefit:
- homes
- businesses
- services
- major transport routes
Oxford has the second fastest growing economy of all UK cities. The scheme will keep Oxford open for business and keep the economy thriving. It will also bring environmental benefits to the area in addition to reduced flood risk.
The scheme partners are:
- Environment Agency
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Oxford City Council
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Thames Water
- Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
- Oxford Flood Alliance
- Enterprise Oxford
- University of Oxford
- National Highways