Issue

flood risk management

6 stories · discussed at 9 council meetings · 9 councils

Croydon Council is set to scrutinise flood risk management strategies, while Richmond upon Thames approved flood resilience work.

Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee is set to scrutinise the borough's flood risk management strategies, identified as a significant priority for review, following discussions in June 2026. Separately, Richmond upon Thames' Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Committee approved flood resilience work in June 2026.

Barnet Council approved new land drainage bylaws in October 2025 to improve flood risk management, delegating authority to the Director of Highways and Transportation to progress public consultation. These bylaws aim to provide a more effective framework for managing land drainage and mitigating flood risks. Tower Hamlets' Overview & Scrutiny Committee also examined flood risk management progress in October 2025. No upcoming meetings with Flood Risk Management on their agenda have been supplied.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee is set to scrutinise flood risk management strategies. Source
  2. Barnet Council approved new land drainage bylaws on 21 October 2025. Source
  3. Barnet Council delegated authority to progress public consultation for the new bylaws. Source
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