Decision details

To approve Surrey’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

1.         That the Surrey Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and action plan be approved and adopted as set out in the appendices to the submitted report.

2.         That active engagement be undertaken with all risk management authorities through the Surrey Flood Risk Partnership Board.

3.        That the Council publicises the findings of the Flood and Water Management Section 19 investigations on the external website.

Reasons for Decisions:

The Strategy is a statutory requirement under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and sets the framework for flood risk management in the county by the risk management authorities. The Strategy provides a framework for joint work with residents and businesses to reduce risk and prepare for the future.

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