Local residents and businesses are being invited to share their views on flood risk in Sutton and the ways it is managed. Their feedback will be used to produce Sutton Council’s updated strategy for managing local flood risk
The Council is required to produce a flood risk strategy under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Anyone who lives or works in the borough, as well as businesses, can give their views via an online survey which is available until 30th April 2014 – www.sutton.gov.uk/floodrisksurvey.
The survey includes questions about how well the Council manages floods, and asks respondents to report any historic flood events.
Councillor Mary Burstow, Chair of Sutton Council’s Scrutiny Committee, said:
“While we have a good understanding of the flood risk in the borough, there is always more information that we can use. We’re keen to hear from people in areas that have experienced flooding as well as from people in areas where action has been taken to reduce the flood risk. Any local information that residents and businesses provide will be vital for improving the way we manage our flood risk and respond to flooding.”
The Council has also updated its website to include more information about flood risk management, its roles and responsibilities, landowner’s responsibilities and advice on how to reduce the risk of flooding – https://www.sutton.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18980.
There will be further consultation this summer/autumn once the strategy has been drafted. If anyone wishes to give further feedback they can email floodrisk@sutton.gov.uk or provide us with an email address when completing the survey.