Agreement for Flood Wall Defence Works and Escrow Deed - Warren Bridge, Oundle

November 29, 2024 Assistant Director - Place & Economy (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to enter into an agreement and escrow deed with property owners in Warren Bridge, Oundle, to facilitate the building of a flood wall, funded by an Environment Agency grant and property owner contributions, to protect properties from flooding.

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Decision

The decision relates to the role of the Council in the undertaking of works for the building of a wall along the section of a bank of a watercourse which forms part of the properties in Warren Bridge for the purpose of protecting properties from the effects of flooding from the watercourse.

The Council has agreed to enter into an agreement with the property owners, who have formed a company for the purpose of managing the carrying out of the works.  The Council will document its obligations and liabilities in connection with the arrangement by it for the undertaking of the works.  The Council will enter into an Escrow, the costs of the works being met by a FCERM grant provided by the Environment Agency and a contribution by the property owners affected.

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OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date29 Nov 2024