Decision details

Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation Scheme

Decision Maker: Corporate Director – Economy & Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Approval for additional expenditure due to the impact of unprecedented levels of rainfall and flooding on the site during January to March 2026

Decision:

a)      To approve expenditure of up to £250,000 to meet the additional cost incurred on the Merton Meadow Flood Alleviation scheme due to unprecedented rainfall incurred during the construction period leading to delays and increased groundwater levels, and;

b)     To delegate to the Director for Growth all operational decisions in finalising the project.

 

Alternative options considered:

1.               To utlise a different budget to meet the additional costs.  The reserve identified is income to the council from a project to support growth.

 

Wards Affected: Widemarsh;

Contact: Roger Allonby, Service Director Economy and Growth Email: Roger.Allonby@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260330, Stephen Holland, Interim Head of Housing Development Email: stephen.holland@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 18/08/2026

Date of decision: 30/09/2026

Date comes into force if not called in: 07/10/2026

Call-in deadline date: 06/10/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

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