The purpose of this report is present to Cabinet a report prepared in compliance with Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in respect of the investigation and reporting of flooding incidents.

The Corporate Director Communities presented a report in compliance with Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in respect of the investigation and reporting of flooding incidents.  

He reported that the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 placed a number of statutory duties on local authorities in their role as Lead Local Flood Authority and the Council is required to produce a Flood Risk Management Plan.  He stated that where an authority carries out an investigation it must publish the results of its investigation and notify any relevant risk management authorities. 

RESOLVED:           That Cabinet

(1)          Endorsed the actions undertaken to ensure that the Council meets its duties under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 as set out in the Annual Flood Investigation Report 2016-17;

Approved the Annual Flood Investigation Report 2016-17.