Issue - meetings

This report provides background information on the incident and the flood recovery to restore affected communities to ensure that they are more resilient going forward.

In December 2013 the County of Surrey was hit by extreme weather conditions resulting in a prolonged spell of flooding affecting several districts and boroughs.

Surrey declared major incidents on 24 December 2013 and 9 February 2014 to coordinate the response to flooding across the County, which saw over 600 households and nearly 30 commercial premises in Runnymede being internally flooded. 

A coordinated multi agency response was implemented involving officers from the Environment Agency (EA), District and Borough Councils, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, Surrey County Council (SCC), various utility companies including Thames Water and Public Health England (PHE).

The Local Committee (Runneymede) noted the multi-agency response to the flooding event and the flood recovery work taking place.

In December 2013 the County of Surrey was hit by extreme weather conditions resulting in a prolonged spell of flooding affecting several districts and boroughs.

Surrey declared major incidents on 24 December 2013 and 9 February 2014 to coordinate the response to flooding across the County, which saw over 600 households and nearly 30 commercial premises in Runnymede being internally flooded. 

A coordinated multi agency response was implemented involving officers from the Environment Agency (EA), District and Borough Councils, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Surrey Police, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, Surrey County Council (SCC), various utility companies including Thames Water and Public Health England (PHE).

Members noted the challenges faced and the lessons learnt.  Members of the public were encouraged to apply for repair and renewal grants, especially as the process had been simplified.  Members also discussed the Lower Thames Flood Relief Scheme and that the authorities were working together to try to find a way of meeting the shortfall needed for the £250million scheme.

The Local Committee (Runnymede) noted the multi-agency response to the flooding event and the flood recovery work taking place.