Decision details

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2017 - 2020

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide an update on the revised LFRMS 2017-2020, outlining the objectives within the strategy and key amendments from the previous version dated 2013 - 2016.

Decision:

The Executive approved the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2017-2020 attached as Annex 1.

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure the Council meets its statutory obligation with respect to the duties placed upon it as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

Alternative options considered:

As LLFA the Council has a duty to continue to deliver the requirements of the Floods and Water Management Act, including the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. There are no alternative options.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: None

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

Making Representations: In writing to Director of Environment, Culture and Communities

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Via other risk management authorities including Thames Water and the Environment Agency and Parishes.

Consultees

Thames Water and the Environment Agency and Parishes

Contact: Steve Loudoun Email: steve.loudoun@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352501, Louise Watkins, Head of Service: Parking Management & Leisure Email: louise.watkins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 352505.

Publication date: 15/02/2017

Date of decision: 15/02/2017

Effective from: 23/02/2017