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A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This describes the extent and range of activities undertaken by Enfield Council and its partners to protect residents and businesses from flooding. (Key decision – reference number 3885)

(Report No.233)

(8.45 – 8.50pm)

Councillor Chris Bond (Cabinet Member for Environment) introduced the report of the Director – Regeneration and Environment (No.233) describing the extent and range of activities undertaken by Enfield Council and its partners to protect residents and businesses from flooding both locally and to those areas downstream that could potentially be affected by runoff from Enfield.

NOTED

1.               The good work undertaken within Enfield with regard to flood risk management activities as set out in the report. Members’ attention was also drawn to the proposed future work as detailed in the report.

2.               The success of Enfield in attracting funding from the Environment Agency.

Alternative Options Considered: The option of doing nothing was not considered appropriate as it would lead to increased flooding, threatening Enfield’s residents and businesses.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed

1.               That Enfield Council continue to support the actions described in the report to manage flood risk and reduce it where possible.

2.               That Council note the additional investment in flooding mitigation measures during the last few years and note the continued investment outlined in the Highways Capital Programme.

3.               To support the ongoing use of Council capital and other external funding streams identified for flood mitigation, maintenance and monitoring works including the development of a programme for the planned extension of CCTV cameras and monitoring equipment to critical locations in order to assess flooding risk during storm events.

Reason: To ensure that Enfield complied with statutory duties in relation to flood risk management – in particular the requirements set out in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to reduce the risk of flooding to private properties and businesses.

(Key decision – reference number 3885)