Issue - meetings

City of York Council (CYC), as the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), has a duty under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA) to investigate significant flood incidents in its area. Two investigations have been completed, at Badger Hill and Leeman Road, and are the subject of this report.

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member approved the two flooding investigation reports.

                                      That an annual progress report be produced to update the Cabinet Member on the impact of further investment .and any outstanding actions to ensure they are followed through.

REASONS:                  So that the reports can be published in accordance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

                                      To keep the Cabinet Member informed.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which presented two flood investigation reports for approval following flooding at Badger Hill and Leeman Road, York in 2012.

The Cabinet Member noted the reports and asked for confirmation that the final reports would be sent to other risk management authorities. Officers advised the reports would be published and sent to all relevant authorities.

The Cabinet Member requested an annual progress report outlining the impact of further investment and any outstanding actions from the reports.

RESOLVED:      (i)       That the Cabinet Member approved the two flooding investigation reports.

(ii)      That an annual progress report be produced to update the Cabinet Member on the impact of further investment .and any outstanding actions to ensure they are followed through.¹

REASONS:         (i)      So that the reports can be published in accordance with the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

                            (ii)      To keep the Cabinet Member informed.