Decision

The Climate, Environment and Place Scrutiny Committee RESOLVED to convey to the Executive the following recommendations:

1. Welcome the progress made in developing the Somerset Flood Resilience Programme and the development of an initial programme of projects.
2. Support the proposed governance arrangements and programme management framework for delivery of the programme.
3. Support the principle of a flexible approvals process to enable timely delivery of projects within programme timescales, subject to appropriate governance and oversight.
4. Welcome the inclusion of engineering schemes, natural flood management measures, community resilience initiatives, pumping improvements, dredging activity and warning systems within the proposed programme.
5. Request that property-level resilience and individual responsibility for flood preparedness continue to be promoted as part of the programme.
6. Support continued community engagement through Local Community Networks, flood groups and local stakeholders as the programme develops.
7. Request that further programme updates are brought to Scrutiny Committee as delivery progresses and that information relating to proposed projects is shared with members where appropriate.