Decision details

Leicestershire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy - Public Consultation.

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

a)    That the draft updated Leicestershire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LLFRMS) and associated documents be approved for the public consultation;

 

b)    That it be noted that it is intended that a further report will be considered by the Cabinet on 24 November 2023, detailing the outcome of the consultation and seeking approval of the final LLFRMS and associated documents for publication.

 

(KEY DECISION)

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

 

To support the process of a full review and update of the LLFRMS, a public consultation should be undertaken for a minimum period of eight weeks.

 

The existing LLFRMS was published in 2015 and requires a full review and update. The draft document addresses the changes required to align with the current national strategy and associated guidance. It also incorporates the recommendations of a recent member Flooding Scrutiny Review Panel.

Report author: Director of Environment and Transport

Publication date: 26/05/2023

Date of decision: 26/05/2023

Decided at meeting: 26/05/2023 - Cabinet

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