Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Policy and Resources, on the development of Halton’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS).

The Board was advised that the LFRMS was a statutory document required under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. The Strategy had been prepared in accordance with informal guidance published by the Local Government Association and using a common template that had been developed and agreed in conjunction with our neighbouring LLFA members of the Cheshire Mid-Mersey Regional Sub Group, to ensure a consistent approach to flood risk management across the sub-regional catchment areas. A copy of the Strategy document was attached at Appendix 1.

            The LFRMS brought together information from a number of other sources, as detailed in the report and provided a coherent plan to demonstrate Halton’s work with partners to manage flood risk.

            It was noted that the draft LFRMS had been considered by the Environment and Urban Renewal Policy and Performance Board at its meeting on 28 January 2015.

            RESOLVED: That the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Halton be approved and adopted in accordance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 Section 9.

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Policy and Resources which provided an update on the progress on the development of Halton’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMA) which was a statutory document required under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. The Strategy had been prepared in accordance with informal guidance published by the Local Government Association and using a common template that had been developed and agreed in conjunction with our neighbouring LLFA members of the Cheshire Mid-Mersey Regional Sub Group, to ensure a consistent approach to flood risk management across the sub-regional catchment areas. A copy of the Strategy document had been circulated to Members of the Board.

            In accordance with the legislation, a formal consultation on the draft LFRMS was undertaken during November and December 2014. Comments received by the closing date had been incorporated into the LFRMS.

            It was noted that the draft LFRMS would be sent to statutory consultees for their comments. It was proposed that the document be amended subject to the approval of the Operational Director Policy, Planning and Transportation in consultation with the Chair of the Environment and Urban Renewal Policy and Performance Board prior to consideration by the Executive Board.

            RESOLVED: That

1.    the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Halton be noted; and

2.    the Executive Board be requested to consider, approve and adopt the LFRMS for Halton.