The Flood and Water Management Act (FWMA) 2010 and Flood Risk Regulations 2009 established Wirral Council as a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). LLFAs were required to lead the strategic management of local flooding sources (surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses).

The Flood Risk and Coastal Defence Manager introduced the report which summarised the governance arrangements in place to oversee the LLFA Flood Risk Management activities and reported on key flood risk management activities in 2019. 

Resolved –

That the content of the report be noted and the action taken with respect to Flood Risk Management during 2019 be endorsed.