The Welland and Deepings IDB is a public body responsible for land drainage and
flood defence in and around the Spalding area. Please see our map for further details. We work in co-operation with the Environment Agency, local authorities and
other drainage boards to help protect land and property from the flood risk.Please use this site to find the information you require. If you require further information, please contact the Boards Office. Our details can be found in the 'Contact Us' section of this site.
Map of Drainage District
The Welland & Deepings drainage district covers an area of 35,000 hectares, from the Wash at the north boundary
to the outskirts of Peterborough in the south.The district includes part of the town of Spalding, running alongside the eastern bank of the River Welland. Please click the image to the left or select 'Map of Area' from the menu on the left-hand side of the page for an enlarged version of the Board's drainage district.
Conservation
The Board's watercourses and their associated banks provide a valuable environment habitat for many types of flora and fauna. In all work the Board undertakes every effort is made to ensure the protection of the existing and where possible enhance the conservation value of the drains.Learn more about our Conservation work on the 'Conservation' page.
Board Meetings
Dates, times and locations of all Board meetings can be found on the Board Meetings page. Members of the public are more than welcome to attend Board Meetings. Please contact the Clerk of the Board for further details. Contact details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page of this website.