Issue details

National Flood Risk Management Plan approval

The Environment Agency is leading on the update of the national Flood Risk Management Plans, as required in the Flood Risk Regulations 2009, which contain measures that are specific to flood risk areas in Sefton. These measures need to be approved locally by the 21st June 2021. The Flood Risk Regulations also require a review of the first cycle of the plan to be undertaken. The review is included in this report for approval.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/04/2021

Financial: No;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 24 Jun 2021 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Health and Wellbeing

Lead director: Assistant Director - Operational In-House Services

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Paul Wisse Email: paul.wisse@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 2959.

Consultation process

Workshops and meetings have been held to develop measures.
Cabinet Member - Health and Wellbeing

Consultees

Workshops: Environment Agency, United Utilities, SMBC
Cabinet Member briefing report

Agenda items

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • National Flood Risk Management Plan approval