Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 2, 2025

Purpose: 1.      To provide an update on the progress made on the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (LFRMS) Action Plan. 2.      To provide the Committee with an opportunity to review how flood risk is being managed. 3.      To seek approval to  drawdown £500,000 of Strategic CIL allocated by full council to fund survey and inspection work of the Harbour Entrance Lock.  

Content: That the Committee for Economy & Skills: 1.      Noted the progress made with actions in the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. 2.      Support the approach to managing flood risk through continued work on the LFRMS Action Pan. 3.      Approved drawdown of £500,000 of Strategic CIL already allocated by full council to fund survey and inspection work of the Harbour Entrance Lock. 4.      Authorised the Executive Director of Growth & Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Economy and Skills Committee to take all steps required to spend the funding and procure and award contracts as outlined in this report.