Reducing Flood Risk Through Innovation
September 12, 2025 Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...funding was approved for feasibility studies, surveys, and assessments related to three initiatives aimed at reducing surface water flooding risks in Westminster: repurposing disused underground spaces, collaborating with The Royal Parks for SuDS in Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens, and promoting rainwater harvesting from existing buildings.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider initial steps
to undertake feasibility studies, surveys and assessments to
prevent surface water flooding.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member
for Planning and Economic Development has approved funding for
three potential initiatives which could contribute significantly to
reducing surface water flooding risks in Westminster.
Reasons for Decision: This decision
will allow the Council to explore innovative solutions for
attenuating surface water during storm conditions in addition to
the ongoing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) programme to deal with flood risks.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 12 Sep 2025 |