Flood alleviation
Croydon Council is scrutinising flood risk management strategies, following Harrow Council's approval of a major alleviation scheme.
Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee is set to scrutinise flood risk management strategies, identified as a priority for the administration in July 2026. Councillors highlighted flood alleviation as a crucial area for future review within the 2026-27 Scrutiny Work Programme. This focus aims to address environmental challenges and ensure borough resilience.
Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a major flood alleviation scheme for Wealdstone Brook in March 2026. The scheme involves constructing a 12,000 cubic meter underground storage tank and an 8,000 cubic meter wetland basin. This will increase flood protection for over 100 homes and businesses in the Wealdstone area, including the Council Hub and Elm Grove School.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee identified flood risk management as a priority in July 2026. Source
- Harrow Council's Cabinet approved a flood alleviation scheme for Wealdstone Brook in March 2026. Source
- The Harrow scheme will protect over 100 homes and businesses in the Wealdstone area. Source
- The Harrow scheme includes a 12,000 cubic meter underground storage tank. Source
- The Harrow scheme includes an 8,000 cubic meter wetland basin. Source
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