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 took place over subsequent years. In FY 2021/22 a budget of £20k was allocated to progress further stakeholder consultation to inform the development of a preferred option to be taken forward for detailed design and delivery. Details of these decisions can be viewed using the following links:
Decision - Variation to Public Realm Annual Plan 2021/22 – addition of funding - Herefordshire Council
Decision - Variation to Public Realm Annual Plan 2021/22 – addition of funding - Herefordshire Council
Spend against the FY 2021/22 budget allocation is estimated at £13,000.
The £25k allocation will enable the progression of the next stage of works identified with stakeholders to inform further discussions to establish a preferred option.