Issue - meetings

Report by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

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

Report by the Director of Communities Economy and Transport

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

9.2       It was RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the progress made on delivering the actions set out in the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Delivery Plan 2013-14 (Appendix 1 of the report);

2)    Agree the proposed draft Delivery Plan 2015-16 (Appendix 2 of the report); and

3)    Authorise the Lead Member for Transport and Environment to approve future updates of the Delivery Plan

Reason

9.3       The adopted Local Flood Risk Management Strategy commits the County Council to regular reviews of the Delivery Plan. The report summarises progress on the Delivery Plan 2013–14 and the proposed Delivery Plan for 2015–16