Decision details

Purpose of Report: City of York Council are working closely with the Environment Agency in the development of flood risk management schemes across the city. Updates from both organisations will be brought to the Executive Member for further consideration and recommendation.

The Executive Member will be asked to consider the updates detailed in the report and any supporting presentations, comment their content and recommended actions.

Resolved:  (i)      That the report, and the further information presented at the session by the Environment Agency (EA), be noted.

                   (ii)      That the operation of the Wellington Row Community Hub be welcomed.

                   (iii)     That the EA be requested to provide a response to questions on the approach to planning for the minutes of this meeting, with further details for the next quarterly update in September.

                   (iv)    That the flood alleviation scheme website must detail the consultation that has taken place to show how the public has been engaged, and the public record of answers to questions.  Residents should have the opportunity to comment and to see how this is recorded.

                   (v)     That, going forward, an updated document of the forward plan for the next six months should be provided, showing the progress that has been made and the means by which future work will be carried out, with a tracking of steps that have been taken.

                   (vi)    That officers be requested to provide regular updates on the outcomes of the City of York Council Resilience Officer post.

                   (vi)    That thanks be recorded to officers and other agencies for the Ready for Anything event at West Offices on 17 March, and to Janet Thompson from York CVS for her work with the project.

Reason:     To confirm that the Executive Member is aware of the current position regarding progress on the 5 Year Flood Plan, and to ensure that residents are also kept properly informed of progress and involved in consultation on works that may affect them.