Devon’s Updated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Consultation
West Alvington Parish Council
Received from Devon County Council:
Re: Public Consultation of the Updated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Devon
The draft document, produced by Devon County Council and partner authorities, outlines how the risk of flooding to property and infrastructure will be managed and reduced over the next six years, from 2021-2027.
The strategy looks at how plans for flood alleviation schemes can be developed and how communities can increase their resilience against flooding and the impact of climate change.
Through partnership working and community engagement, investment is prioritised to target high risk communities. Natural and sustainable flood management measures will be promoted, where appropriate, in all flood investigations and improvement projects, to reduce the scale, or need, of hard engineering solutions.
Part 2 of the strategy prioritises areas and communities to be considered for investment in flood alleviation works. Although priorities are subject to change, it currently includes Exeter, Kingsbridge, Tiverton, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Exmouth, Newton Abbot, Seaton, Kingsteignton, Totnes, Bideford, Ilfracombe, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Crediton and Okehampton.
Industry professionals, town and parish councils and members of the public are all invited to have their say and can view and respond to the consultation draft online until the consultation closes on 15th October 2020.
https://www.devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/devon-local-flood-risk-management-strategy/
Contact Information
Katharine Harrod
- 07704 941150
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