Through Annex 7 of the Public Realm Annual Plan, BBLP support the council in its role as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA).

The Yazor Brook Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) was delivered to reduce the risks of flooding within the city of Hereford to public infrastructure and public and private properties within the existing Yazor/Widemarsh Brooks floodplains. The Yazor Brook FAS was completed in 2012 but shortly after it became operational damage occurred at the outfall of the scheme to the River Wye bank during periods of heavy rainfall and floods that occurred.
Permission was given by Natural England for the temporary repair of the River Wye bank and this was put in place immediately following the heavy rainfall and an appraisal of alternative permanent designs for the outfall area damaged by flooding commenced.

A series of consultations with relevant stakeholders has taken place over subsequent years and this decision will enable further works to confirm a preferred option to be taken forward for detailed design and delivery.

This funding is required in addition to the £10k that was approved for the Yazor FAS in December 2021 through a Record of Officer Decision. This extra funding will enable consultation with stakeholders.