Issue - meetings

Report of the Head of Locality Services - Commissioned

The Cabinet considered the report on the Head of Locality Services – Commissioned on the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy which provided details of how the Council would manage flooding and coastal erosion in its area.

Decision Made:

That the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

The strategy is a requirement under Section 9 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 which requires each Lead Local Flood Authority in England and Wales to set out how it will manage flooding and coastal erosion in its area. Sefton Council is a Lead Local Flood Authority and adoption of this strategy would satisfy this statutory need. It also satisfies the requirements under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 for a Flood Risk Management Plan under Regulation 26 of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009/3042.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.