| Title: | Consultation on improving surface water drainage |
| Author: | Defra |
| Issued: | Wed 20 February 2008 |
| Deadline: | 30 April 2008 |
| Status: | CLOSED Consultation is closed for comments |
| Synopsis: | This consultation develops some of the key policy proposals set out in the Government's new Water Strategy, Future Water. The strategy sets out a vision for more effective drainage of surface water, in order to resolve existing problems and prepare for the impacts of climate change. |
The floods last summer brought into sharp focus the real damage that surface water flooding can cause. The interim report from the Pitt Review on lessons learned has urged early action to improve the way that surface water is managed, particularly in high risk areas.
In line with Sir Michael Pitt’s initial conclusions, this consultation considers policy measures to improve the way that surface water runoff is managed.
The details about this consultation are provided on Defra's website at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/water-drainage/index.htm
The IEMA are not planning to respond to this consultation. If any individual or corporate member wishes to respond, please do so following the instructions on the above website. The deadline for responses is 30 April 2008.