Local Flood Risk Management Plans – Interim reports

Interim reports to the Local Flood Risk Management Plans for Highland and Argyll as well as Findhorn, Nairn and Speyside shows the progress made in delivering the actions to avoid and reduce the risk of flooding, and prepare and protect ourselves and our communities across the two local plan districts.

The publication of the Interim Reports shows that the coordinated and collaborative efforts of public bodies can be brought together to deliver sustainable outcomes.

Cllr Allan Henderson, Chair of the Council’s Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee said:

“Since the publication of the Plans in June 2016, public sector finances in Scotland have continued to be under considerable pressure. This places an even greater responsibility on SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water and other responsible authorities to deliver their flood risk management responsibilities and in particular the actions in the Plans, to manage flooding in a sustainable way. SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water and other responsible authorities will continue to work collaboratively to implement the actions in the Plans to its conclusion in June 2022.”

The reports are available for review on the Council web page at  https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/1226/emergencies/81/flooding/3.

Hard copies of the Interim Local Flood Risk Management Plan Reports  will be held and made available upon request within the Council’s Dingwall Area office, where the Flood Risk Management Team can explain aspects of progress if needed. The Flood Risk Management Team can be contacted on 01349 868800 or frm@highland.gov.uk.