Collectively responsible for the
Management of Flood Risk in Suffolk
Jane Burch
01473 [email protected]
• County Council - ‘Lead Local Flood Authority’
• 6 District/Borough Councils • Environment Agency• Suffolk Resilience Forum/Joint Emergency Planning Unit• Water Companies• Highways Agency• Internal Drainage Boards• Broads Authority• National Farmers’ Union
KEY PARTNERS:Natural England. Utility providers. Landowners. Developers. Suffolk Coast Forum. Parish Councils. Residents and businesses.
Suffolk Flood Risk Management Strategy
• Improve understanding of flood risks and roles
• Reduce flood risks using all available resources
• Prevent increase in flood risk
• Holistic approach to flood risk management delivering environmental and other benefits
• Encourage private maintenance of flood defences and watercourses
www.suffolk.gov.uk/floodrisk
Flood Risks in Suffolk
It’s important we get it right
The local flood strategy sets out the principles – it is up to everyone to do their bit .
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