Agenda item - Adoption of Flood Risk Management Plan and Surface Water Management Plan

Agenda item

Adoption of Flood Risk Management Plan and Surface Water Management Plan

Report attached.

 

Decision:

Report Title: Adoption of Flood Risk Management Strategy and Surface Water Management Plan

 

Presented by: : Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

 

Cabinet:

 

Agreed to adopt the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Surface Water Management Plan & Action Plan. These are attached as Appendix A, B, C & D.

Minutes:

Report Title: Adoption of Flood Risk Management Strategy and Surface Water Management Plan

 

Presented by: : Councillor Ray Morgon, Council Leader

 

Summary:

 

1.1       The Council is legally required to develop and maintain a Flood Risk Management Strategy (FRMS) under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which designates local authorities as Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs). This duty includes identifying local flood risks, setting out measures to manage them, and coordinating with other Risk Management Authorities such as the Environment Agency and water companies. The strategy ensures compliance with statutory obligations and provides a framework for monitoring and reporting flood risk activities.

 

1.2       Without this strategy, the Council would risk legal non-compliance, financial penalties, and reputational damage.

 

1.3       Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, councils acting as Lead Local Flood Authorities must manage local flood risks, including those from surface water. The Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) provides the detailed analysis and actions needed to meet these statutory duties and align with national flood risk regulations.

 

1.4       A FRMS provides a structured approach to:

 

-           Identify high-risk areas and prioritise interventions.

-           Integrate sustainable drainage and resilience measures into planning.

-           Coordinate with stakeholders for emergency preparedness and recovery.

-           Secure funding and meet statutory obligations under environmental and planning law.

 

1.5       By adopting this strategy, the Council ensures legal compliance. long-term resilience, protects communities, and supports sustainable growth.

 

Cabinet:

 

Agreed to adopt the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, Surface Water Management Plan & Action Plan. These are attached as Appendix A, B, C & D.

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