Decision details

27.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

27.2     It was RESOLVED to:

            1) note the outcomes of the public consultation of the draft revised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2016 – 2016; and

            2) agree that the revised East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2016 – 2016 be adopted as County Council policy.

Reason

27.3     The East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (2016-2026) sets out the Council’s framework and priorities for managing flood risk in East Sussex. It defines the Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority role, conveys flood risk information to residents, and outlines the Council’s standing advice to planning authorities and developers for sustainable drainage systems. The strategy has been developed with the guidance of a Project Board, and has been subject to consultation and significant support by key partners and members of the public