Nearly 100 recommendations have been made by an independent report that concluded Britain was poorly prepared for last summer's floods.

Sir Michael Pitt's independent review, which was commissioned by the Government, detailed 92 ways in which the country could be better equipped to deal with similar events in future.

Sir Michael argued the Government's £800 million-a-year flood defence budget for 2010 to 2011 was "about right" and should continue but he believes the money can be spent more wisely.

Sir Michael said: "What we are arguing is that we were not well prepared last summer for the scale of flooding that took place.

"Our recommendations are geared up to improve the response both locally and nationally. Most of the recommendations are not expensive. Most can take place within existing resources."

The Pitt Review recommended the creation of a definitive electronic map of all Britain's drainage ditches and streams, stating who owns what sections and who is responsible for keeping them clear.

It also suggests local authorities should be given a clearly defined leadership role in overseeing the maintenance of drainage networks.

A joint nerve centre for the Met Office and the Environment Agency is recommended to issue better flood warnings, which need to be made easier to understand.

A year after the floods, more than 4,700 households are still in temporary accomodation, caravans or the top floor of their houses.

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