What does ESCC do to manage flood risk?
As the County Council, we are designated as the Lead Local Flood Authority (or LLFA) for East Sussex under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. As the LLFA we have a number of key duties and responsibilities, these include:
- Manage the local flood risk focussing on surface water, groundwater, and ordinary watercourses (small rivers, ditches and streams).
- Develop a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.
- Investigate significant flood events (section 19 investigations).
- Maintain a flood risk asset register.
- Regulate ordinary watercourses, including providing ordinary watercourse consent.
- Promote sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by commenting on the drainage of major planning applications.
- Work and co-ordinate with other flood risk management authorities, such as the Environment Agency, East Sussex Highways, internal drainage boards, and Southern Water.
