Who is the surface water management plan guidance for?

Principally, the surface water management plan guidance has been written for local authorities to assist them as they co-ordinate and lead local flood risk management activities.

What is the SWMP guidance?

Principally, the SWMP guidance has been written for local authorities to assist them as they co-ordinate and lead local flood risk management activities. i.2A Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) is a plan which outlines the preferred surface water management strategy in a given location.

What is flood risk management and surface water management?

Guidance and information on flood risk management and surface water management. The Flood and Water Management Act provides for better, more comprehensive management of flood risk for people, homes and businesses, helps safeguard community groups from unaffordable rises in surface water drainage charges, and protects water supplies to the consumer.

What is the flood and Water Management Act 2010?

Serious flooding can happen at any time. Climate projections suggest that extreme weather will happen more frequently in the future. This act aims to reduce the flood risk associated with extreme weather. Defra has issued guidance and information notes on a number of different aspects under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010:

What is defdefra’s role in flood management?

Defra has overall national responsibility for policy on flood and coastal erosion risk management, and provides funding for flood risk management authorities through grants to the Environment Agency and local authorities.

How do I contact Defra about new floodwater legislation?

Please email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list to be kept informed of further developments. Statutory notices for proposals relating to internal drainage boards.