Flood risk portal
The gateway to local flood risk management information, learning and networking.
With increasing flood risk, there are significant challenges for local authorities in helping communities to achieve sustainable economic growth.
Flood risk should be recognised as an important issue which provides both opportunities as well as a challenge to building sustainable communities. This portal is designed to offer you background information and guidance on flood risk management.
Flood and coastal erosion risk management
General information about flood and coastal erosion risk management.
Local flood risk management
Information about your new roles and responsibilities relating to the Flood and Water Management Act.
Sustainable drainage systems
Information relating to sustainable drainage systems (SuDs).
Spatial planning and flood risk
Information relating to the National Planning Policy Framework, local planning and how this might affect flood risk management .
Emergency planning
Emergency Planning and Civil Contingencies and flood risk management.
Working with local authority resources
All about skills, capacity and help from other partner organisations.
FlowNet
our online discussion forum for flood risk practitioners:
- ask questions and engage with others on key issues
- keep up to date with new developments
- share ideas, challenges and innovative practices
Document library
Essential flood risk management information
E-learning
Our e-learning modules provide up to date information on the new roles and responsibilities of local authorities relating to the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management Bulletins
Latest bulletin: April 2013
