This is a decision to take part in the Environment Agency’s roll out of Second Cycle Flood Risk Management Plans. This is a national initiative covering flood risk policies in England which is consistent with Herefordshire Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.

Flood Risk Management Plans set out day to day work undertaken by the Environment Agency and lead local flood authorities. They have been developed with the Association of Directors of Environment Economy Planning and Transport (ADEPT) Flood and Water Group who represent lead local flood authorities.

The Flood Risk Management Plan measures have been split into the four categories of prevention, protection, preparedness and recovery and review to align with the 2009 Flood Risk Regulations. They have been written in a specific measurable achievable realistic and timebound (SMART) format so that they are consistent with other measures in flood risk management plans. They link to existing legal powers and duties as set out in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and other relevant policy, legislation and guidance and so should not place any undue burden on lead local flood authorities. Measures specific to actions in Herefordshire have also been developed.

Further details of the measures can be referred to in Appendix A