Flooding: strategic and development information

This section provides essential information and guidance about managing and mitigating flood risks in our area. You can explore our responsibilities as the Lead Local Flood Authority, find out how we investigate flooding, and access resources such as the Flood Asset Register and flood risk reports. For property developers, we offer pre-application flood advice and guidance on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for planning applications. You’ll also find details about land drainage consent, local by-laws, and our initiatives to enhance community resilience, such as ResilienTogether.

We also have general information on flooding - what to do before, during and after a flood.