POSITION STATEMENT IN RELATION TO FLOODING

September 23, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...the council will not provide flood defence items or funding to residents for flood protection or reinstatement, but will offer information, guidance, and support, including for those made homeless.

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Content

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:
 

(1)        
Approved that the Council does not provide flood defence items or
funding to residents to protect or reinstate their property against
or following flooding.

 

(2)        
Noted that the Council would provide support to residents which
would include providing information and guidance (including online,
in-person and by phone). This would include support for anyone who
is made homeless.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

 

(1)        
The report sets out various practical and financial reasons for not
providing residents with flood defence items or funding to
residents to protect or reinstate their property against or
following flooding.

 

(2)        
The Council will fulfil its role as a Category 1 responder, as set
out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and provide support to
communities affected by flooding.
 
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 7.30 pm on September 23, 2025

Supporting Documents

POSITION STATEMENT IN RELATION TO FLOODING.pdf
Appendix A- Examples of support provided during flooding incidents.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date23 Sep 2025