Online workshop – Enabling Community Maintenance for Local Flood Risk Management
Wednesday 16th July 10.30 am- 12.30pm

Community resilience to flood risks is essential. New guidance, led by the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) and part-funded by the Environment Agency, will be introduced at this webinar next month. The guidance aims to help communities and Risk Management Authorities work better together and empower local community groups to undertake safe, appropriate and routine maintenance of local flood risk management infrastructure. This will improve local resilience and define how communities can work on a voluntary basis with Risk Management Authorities (RMAs) to better reduce local flood risk.

Why attend?

·         Learn how to actively manage flood risks and improve the local environment.

·         Discover easy-to-use guidance on the maintenance of local flood risk management infrastructure.

·         Improve understanding of flood risk management approaches.

·         Develop a better understanding of the role that Risk Management Authorities (RMA) have with regards to managing watercourses.

·         Identify ‘success factors’ for establishing good procedures and working practices to enable community-led maintenance.

Who should attend?

·         Regulators including Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and SEPA

·         Risk Management Authorities

·         Lead Local Flood Authorities

·         Water and sewerage companies

·         National Highways

·         Internal drainage boards

·         Private, riparian landowners

·         Community flood resilience groups

·         Rivers and wildlife trusts

·         Other relevant third sector groups

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Our annual series of Parish Walks, organised by Cllr Elise Ellicott, kicks off on Monday 21st July with the Clifford Pike Walk. All walks are 3-5 miles, circular and completely free to attend. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Come along and find out where you local rights of wayare and enjoy meeting others on the walks! All enquiries, please call Elise on 07887 521288. We look forward to seeing you!