Role

Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA)

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The designated authority responsible for managing local flood risk. The statutory body responsible for managing flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses within a local authority area. The statutory authority responsible for investigating flood incidents under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. The statutory body responsible for managing local flood risk, including ensuring new developments manage surface water runoff. A statutory role responsible for managing flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses. The statutory role responsible for managing local flood risk, held by the Flood Risk and Drainage Team within Wokingham Borough Council. A statutory role designated to local authorities under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, responsible for managing local flood risk. The authority responsible for managing flood risk within a specific local area, which raised no objections to the proposed surface water drainage system at Epsom Chalk Pit, and confirmed the acceptability of the proposed surface water drainage system at Epsom Chalk Pit. The local authority responsible for managing flood risk from surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses. The designated authority responsible for managing flood risk at a local level. The designated authority responsible for managing local flood risk and surface water management, in this case Barnet Council. The role responsible for assessing planning applications involving Sustainable Drainage Systems.

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  1. Barnet Council adopts new flood defence standards Barnet Council has officially adopted new national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), a move aimed at enhancing flood risk management, improving water quality,... Barnet 17 September 2026
  2. New standards for sustainable drainage adopted Barnet Council has officially adopted new national standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), aiming to enhance the borough's resilience to flooding and improve... Barnet 9 September 2026
  3. Wandsworth Council Reviews Flood Authority Performance Wandsworth Council's Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss several key initiatives, including an update on the performance... Wandsworth 30 November 2025
  4. Slade Green Road Flats Approved Despite Flood Risk Concerns Bexley Council's Planning Committee approved an application on Thursday, 31 July 2025, concerning flood risk and drainage at a proposed residential development at 176 Slade... Bexley 2 August 2025