Flood investigation reports (Section 19s)

1.0 Introduction 

David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Internal flooding was experienced at four residential properties in close proximity, one of which has happened previously in the last five years.

1.1 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Ashton Road, Blacksmith’s Way and Swyncombe Green, Hartwell that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.2 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 Hartwell is located approximately 10km south of Northampton town centre. It is situated in the catchment of two tributaries of the River Tove which flow east to west at the north and south. The properties which were affected by this flooding incident are generally located within the catchment of the northern watercourse.

2.2 The affected properties are located in a residential area at the southwest of Hartwell, between Park Road and Ashton Road. The higher ground of the catchment that the affected properties are situated in generally comprises the urban environment of this residential area, with the high point approximately 400m to the east.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30am onwards.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 The general flow of surface water within this area of Hartwell was from east to west as per the wider falls across the catchment. Locally on Blacksmith’s Way surface water flowed from southeast to northwest.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 Water ponded at the western end of Blacksmith’s Way, and locally around properties on Swyncombe Green and Ashton Road. Water depths generally did not exceed 300-400mm externally with lower depths within properties.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Hartwell was caused by intense and heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• Surface water drainage systems across the catchment were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• Affected areas are localised low points with no overland flood flow routes to safe areas, causing water to deepen and impact dwellings. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The Lead Local Flood Authority should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

1.1 David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of Northamptonshire Council (NNC). Internal flooding of more than five buildings in close proximity was experienced during a single flood incident.

1.2 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Broad Lane, Evenley that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.3 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 Evenley is located to the south of Brackley. It is in the catchment of two tributaries of the River Great Ouse. These flow around the north and south of the village, becoming a single watercourse at the east of the village which continues to flow northeast.

2.2 Broad Lane broadly defines the southern limit of the village. There is a rural catchment to the west where levels peak at approx. 135m AOD with Broad Lane having a level of approximately 127m AOD.

2.3 In the location of the flooding incident, Broad Lane appears to be broadly flat but falls from northwest to southeast.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30am onwards.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 Surface water flowed from northwest to southeast along Broad Lane. Broad Lane is a cambered road with a footway, raised kerbs and road drainage on the northern side. On the southern side there is a raised grass verge with no formal drainage. Due to the road camber, surface water was typically running along each channel as expected.

3.2.2 When it reached a dropped kerb the water flowed across the footway and onto the driveways of properties. Water depth at front doors of properties was described as 30 to 50 mm in depth.

3.2.3 The video shows that this gully is overwhelmed and there is no overland flow route past the chicane. As such, water deepened in the carriageway channel to an approximate depth of 80 mm based on the video provided by the resident.

3.2.4 The majority (80%) of the properties which were flooded are located upstream (west) of the chicane. The chicane gully serves approximately 120 m of carriageway, there are no other gullies serving this section of carriageway upstream of the chicane and adjacent to the flooded properties.

3.2.5 Downstream of the chicane on the northern side of Broad Lane there is another road gully and again water is ponding against the kerb but generally not exceeding the height of the kerb. The water deepens along the carriageway channel until it overtops the footway.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 Water ponded on Broad Lane to a depth of less than a height of a kerb, typically 80 mm. The water deepens along the carriageway channel until it overtops the footway at dropped kerbs and finds a route towards the properties.

3.3.2 Water ponded within the properties at the low spots typically in front of and inside the integral garages and at the porches to the front doors.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Broad Lane, Evenley was caused by intense heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• The local drainage systems across the catchment were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• Highway drainage was unable to collect and convey rainwater from the road effectively. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident are:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The Lead Local Flood Authority should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
   
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
   
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Internal flooding of a building has occurred on more than one occasion within the last five years.

1.1 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Kelmarsh Road, Clipston that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.2 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 Clipston is generally located to the west of Sidom’s Ford, a Environment Agency designated Main River. Land generally falls to the east towards the watercourse or one of the tributaries. Dwellings on Kelmarsh Road generally back on to the watercourse which forms the edge of their gardens.

2.2 Sidom’s Ford flows from south to north. A flood storage area is located on the watercourse upstream of Clipston to manage flood flows through the village.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 10:30 am onwards.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 The main flow of surface water was from south to north along Kelmarsh Road although there was some flow from Weskers Close. The water ponded at the low spot on Kelmarsh Road which appears to be within the vicinity of the affected property.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 On Kelmarsh Road water reached a depth described as knee high, perhaps 400-500mm. At the affected property water was less deep, perhaps around 200-300mm.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Clipston was caused by intense and heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• The local drainage systems across the catchment were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• The low point was an area of carriageway near the flooded property, once the depth of water exceeded the carriageway level water flooded the property. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The LLFA should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Internal flooding of a building has occurred on more than one occasion within the last five years.

1.1 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Park End, Croughton that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.2 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 Croughton is situated in the catchment of two watercourses which join and flow towards the southwest. The land around Croughton is generally falling to the west or south towards one of these watercourses.

2.2 Park End is located in the east of the village. To the east of the property Park End has an obvious fall, reducing in elevation from east to the west towards the property.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30am for a 13 hour period.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 Surface water on Park End flowed to the low spot on the carriageway across the frontage of the property and the access to the adjacent properties.

3.2.2 As the water level on Park End deepened, the water flowed across the highway verge, via the access path to the property.

3.2.3 The volume of water exceeded the capacity of the drainage network and caused internal flooding to the entrance hall of the property via the front door and seepage through walls.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 There was standing water on the carriageway and on the verge and path serving a property in Park End.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Croughton was caused by intense heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• The local drainage systems across the catchment were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• The localised low point is an area of Park End near to the flooded property. Once the depth of water exceeded the kerb height, water spilled over the verge and ponded against the affected building. 
• On site observations would suggest that some road gullies require additional maintenance to remove excess silt. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The Lead Local Flood Authority should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

1.1 David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). This site has flooded on multiple occasions over the past two decades, with the most detrimental being in 2020, warranting this investigation.

1.2 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Patricks Lane/The Green, Deanshanger which occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 where internal flooding of more than five buildings occurred during a single flood incident.

1.3 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of catchment area 

2.1 Deanshanger is located west of Central Milton Keynes. It is in the catchment of the River Great Ouse which flows south to north approximately 1km east of the village.  

2.2 A tributary of the River Great Ouse flows west to east through the village (Kings Brook). It leaves the village flowing under Stratford Road, past Elizabeth Woodville School, under the A422 road and through Passenham Quarry.  

2.3 West of Stratford Road, High Street and The Green are linked by Patricks Lane, all of which are situated in relatively flat low-lying areas at the southeast of the village.  

2.4 Brook Way is located in the southwest of the village, north of Kings Brook and immediately upstream of Church Lane road bridge.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30 onwards, with flooding of properties starting from around 15:00.

3.1.2 The week prior to the flood event, 31% of the average monthly rainfall was recorded.  

3.1.3 On the 23rd of December, 73% of the average monthly rainfall was recoded within a 13-hour period.

3.1.4 This caused saturation across parts of the catchment.

3.1.5 Properties started to flood from around 15.00.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 The initial event was a surcharging manhole cover on High Street, near Patricks Lane. Water was bubbling out of the manhole cover at 14:45.

3.2.2 Kings Brook water levels increased and overtopped at 15.00. By 15:15, Patricks Lane residents were wading through flood water

3.2.3 The surface water began to flow from the north to the south to The Green.

3.2.4 Water depths were at least 600mm in places.

3.3 Drainage System 

3.3.1 Drainage systems became overwhelmed with the volume of rainfall, this was exacerbated as discharge was restricted due to the depth of water covering outfall pipes.

3.3.2 Foul water drainage systems were compromised, leading to foul water mixing with the flood water.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• Intense heavy rainfall in a short period – causing ground saturation. 
• Surface water drainage systems and watercourses were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• Road bridges and culverts restricted the flow of water in Kings Brook. 
• One of the twin culverts under Patricks Lane was partially blocked prior to rainfall. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The flooding in Deanshanger was caused by intense heavy rainfall over a short period of time.  

5.2 To prevent the same levels of detriment in the future, the following should be undertaken:

• LLFA to continue work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities to: 
  • Manage surface water to provide a better standard of protection to Highway infrastructure, and the community. 
  • Identify further surveys, investigations and studies required to locate and record existing drainage systems. 
  • Identify all legal responsibilities for drainage and watercourse maintenance, reminding relevant parties of these responsibilities.  
  • Assess the requirement and viability of engineering schemes to ensure the existing infrastructure operates as intended, and to provide a better standard of protection if required.  
• Increase their preparedness to flood events through implementing: 
  • Emergency Plans 
  • Business Community Plans 
  • Property Level Resilience 

1.0 Introduction 

1.1 David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of Northamptonshire Council (NNC). Internal flooding of more than five buildings in close proximity was experienced during a single flood incident.

1.2 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Yelvertoft that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.3 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 Yelvertoft is located approximately 21km northwest of Northampton and 9km east of Rugby. It is in the catchment of the River Avon which flows east to west approximately 4km northwest of the village.

2.2A tributary of the River Avon flows east to west around the north of the village. Two main tributaries of Clay Coton Brook flow south to north through the village. The Crick Road tributary has a catchment area of approximately 2.4 km2 .  

2.3 The Wards Lane tributary has a catchment of approximately 1.3 km2 . It flows north through open and culverted sections before turning west then north to join Clay Coton Brook north of Kirkhams Close. The Wards Lane tributary catchment is intersected by the Grand Union Canal. Culverts under the canal allow the upper catchment to link through to the tributary downstream.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30 onwards, with flooding of properties starting from around 20:00.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 The Flood Alleviation Scheme on Yelvertoft Brook was exceeded, causing heavy flows to the upstream watercourse, and overland surface water flow onto Crick Road south of High Street.

3.2.2 The capacity of Yelvertoft Brook culvert through the village was exceeded, causing overtopping of the upstream watercourse on Crick Road south of High Street.

3.2.3 The two separate areas of flood water on Crick Road and Swinnertons Lane deepened throughout the day, eventually meeting on High Street and becoming a single body of water covering areas of Crick Road, Swinnertons Lane and High Street.

3.2.4 The single body of water continued to deepen causing flows of water towards properties.

3.2.5 At a property on High Street water flowed from Crick Road and High Street to the rear of the property where it entered the lower level rear doorway.

3.2.6 On School Lane, surface water flowed west to east from Stanford Road/High Street, turning north to flow along School Lane. The water deepened at low points on School Lane and flowed towards a property causing internal flooding.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 Water from the breach of Yelvertoft Brook flooded Crick Road and Swinnertons Lane as two separate bodies of standing water which became a single body of water covering areas of Crick Road, Swinnertons Lane and High Street.

3.3.2 In the localised bowl of Swinnertons Lane, the depth of flood water was in excess of one metre. On Crick Road the depth of flood water was approximately 600mm.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding in Yelvertoft was caused by intense heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• Surface water drainage systems and watercourses were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• The quantity of rainfall exceeded the capacity of the Flood Alleviation Scheme on Yelvertoft Brook, and the capacity of open channel and culverted watercourses through the village. 
• Other than the Flood Alleviation Scheme on Yelvertoft Brook, and limited measures at some individual properties, there are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The LLFA should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Internal flooding of a building has occurred on more than one occasion within the last five years.

1.1 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Ring Way, Northampton that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.2 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 The site of the flooding is located in an urban catchment. Land generally falls from south to north with the property affected being among the northern most dwellings before the open space and the canal all located to the north and downstream of the site.

2.2 The Grand Union (Northampton Arm) and River Nene are located approximately 65m and 295m to the north respectively.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30am onwards.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 Water flowed from south to north towards the property from the car park, footways and grass open space beyond the rear garden. This may have been because of exceedance of drainage systems in this area, or natural run-off from grass areas.

3.2.2 There were no overland flow routes around the property which would allow the water to pass around the affected building to the front.

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 Water ponded externally at the rear of the property to a depth of 300-400mm. Water was unable to pass around the property.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Ring Way, Northampton was caused by intense heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• The mechanism for flooding was the same as for other flooding events reported at the property. Rainfall on the property and additional overland flows from off-site meant that the rear garden of the property could not accommodate the volume of surface water, which deepened against doorways resulting in internal flooding. 
• The additional overland flows from off-site may have been caused by exceedance of drainage systems in this area, or natural run-off from grass areas. There are no obvious drainage systems to external paved areas at the affected property. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed.  

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The Lead Local Flood Authority should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency. 

1.0 Introduction 

David Smith Associates (DSA) have been appointed to undertake this Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on behalf of the former Northamptonshire County Council (NCC). Internal flooding of more than five buildings in close proximity was experienced during a single flood incident.

1.1 This investigation was undertaken following the flood incident at Wood Burcote, that occurred on Wednesday 23rd December 2020.

1.2 This document comprises and anonymised summary of the full Section 19 Flood investigation Report for the publication.

2.0 Description of Catchment Area 

2.1 The property is located on Burcote Road to the south of Towcester. It is located on the north side of Burcote Road, with another property opposite on the south side of the road.

2.2 The affected property is situated between Silverstone Brook approximately 1km to the northwest and an unnamed watercourse to the south. Both watercourses feed into the River Tove located approximately 2.5km to the north.

2.3 The crest of a hill is situated approximately 675m southeast from the site with a height of 140m AOD. Surface water runoff from this hill flows naturally into either of the above referenced watercourses.

3.0 Description of the Flood Event 

3.1 Rainfall 

3.1.1 The rainfall fell on the catchment from approximately 09:30am onwards.

3.2 Surface Water Flow 

3.2.1 The main flow of surface water was from southeast to northwest following the line of the localised valley. The surface water was principally agricultural runoff from fields higher in the catchment. Once the flow reached Burcote Road, the surface water was flowing overland rather than in channel having either exceeded the capacity of the ditches or bypassed them entirely.

3.2.2 From Burcote Road, flood water flowed overland through the property. Water predominately flowed into a courtyard on the west.  

3.2.3 North of the courtyard buildings, the water flowed north through the property and ultimately into the ditch. On its way it flowed into a number of agricultural buildings.  

3.3 Standing Water 

3.3.1 Water ponded in the courtyard where most of the damage occurred. Water depths of up to 900mm were recorded. During the investigation site visit, alterations were underway to open up the courtyard so that water can pass through external areas more easily and the depth of flooding should be reduced if a similar event occurs.

4.0 Cause of Flooding  

4.1 In any flood incident there can be multiple factors which result in the flooding witnessed. From the information received, the key factors are:

• The flooding of this area of Wood Burcote was caused by intense and heavy rainfall over a relatively short period of time. 
• The local drainage systems across the catchment were unable to collect and convey rainwater effectively. 
• There are no formal community or property level resilience measures in place that could have been deployed. 

5.0 Recommendations 

5.1 The following are the Key Recommendations resulting from the flood incident:

• Owners of affected properties should consider preparing a Household Emergency Plan and implementing Property Level Resilience. 
• With support from Flood Risk Management Authorities, the community should make efforts to: 
  • Appoint Community Flood Wardens, 
  • Prepare a Community Emergency Plan, 
  • Explore options for funding and contributions for schemes to manage surface water and flood risk. 
• The LLFA should coordinate with other Flood Risk Management Authorities to extend publicity of the existing information available. 
• The LLFA should continue to work with the community and Flood Risk Management Authorities. 
• Local Authorities, Emergency Services and other relevant response groups should continue to work together, and review their immediate and follow up response to the emergency.