Decision

Agenda item 10: Anglian Water Briefing - Update on Sewage Outflows
in the District
 
Decision
RESOLVED:
 

1.    
That a letter be
prepared on behalf of the Committee and sent to the Secretary of
State and Local MPs requesting that the following be considered and
addressed:
                        
i.        
Water companies should
be required to review their current business plans and ensure that
they reflect the impact of new housing developments on service
supply and demand, including the management of surface water
drainage and run-off
                       
ii.        
The possibility of a
change in the legislation regarding the status of water companies
as statutory consultees in the planning process.

2.    
That written responses
to the questions raised by the Committee are provided by Anglian
Water within 2 weeks and that the following additional information
be included:
                        
i.        
Data for North Norfolk
regarding ‘dry day’ spills, including dates, location,
rainfall levels and the reasons for the spill.
                       
ii.        
Data regarding
leakages in North Walsham for the last 12 months
                      
iii.        
Information setting
out how Anglian Water consults and engages with landowners
regarding nature-based solutions for dealing with overflows and
spills – such as reed beds.

3.    
That Anglian Water
should attend in 6 months’ time to provide an update to the
committee.

4.    
To support Anglian
Water’s campaign on preventing blockages by sharing
information with local communities.