Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)’s Post

This is an important briefing, raising planning questions about the implications of reduced spending on flood defences and casting doubt on the resilience of planning decisions made on the assumption that defences will be built, improved or maintained. For this reason alone, it is even more crucial to rigorously apply the sequential test equally to brownfield and greenfield land (even if it means building on the Green Belt) and including climate change assumptions.

How high a priority is flood management in a local authority? I sense this article shows that priorities are elsewhere... So where should a council spend its money first? Services that are potentially already just making ends meet, or on the fight against rising flood risk? A very difficult choice, but what the article does prove is that managing flood risk is NOT as high on the agenda right now as all other essential services. Councils should not need to “divert” cash towards it. There should already be a budget in place to deliver it. I sense this is a growing issue and shows clear evidence that attitudes need to change from the top down when allocating adequate budget to create more flood resilient communities. #floodresilience #floodrisk #flooding #climatechange #ashfieldflood

Storm Bert brought extreme rainfall and widespread flooding to the UK, with Devon recording 175.7mm of rain in just two days. Events like this are becoming more frequent due to climate change, increasing the need for proactive property flood protection. At Aegaea Limited, we help homeowners and businesses safeguard against flood risks with tailored Property Flood Resilience (PFR) solutions. Learn more about the impacts of Storm Bert and how to protect your property in our latest blog by Nick Darling-Drewett BSc (Hons) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e3TdpzUx #FloodRisk #FloodResilience

PFR Scheme Update: Moving Towards Installation Phase: Sharing an update on the progress of the RAIN project's Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme for Harpers Brook & Wootton Brook, Northants https://lnkd.in/ex5tiKGc #PFR #FloodResilience #FCRIP #FCERMstrategy

Storm Bert has caused widespread flooding in the UK in recent weeks, reminding us of the growing flood risks across the country. With underfunded defences and climate change making extreme weather more common, are you properly protected? Did you know that 500 out of 2,000 new flood defence projects have been abandoned due to budget cuts? Don't become a statistic. Protect your home and business with comprehensive flood insurance. Contact us today by calling 01274 515747 for a free consultation, and let us help you achieve peace of mind and financial security. Or, to find out more about Storm Bert and the UK's underfunded flood defences, visit https://lnkd.in/eQnrxF4E #FloodRisk #ClimateChange #StormBert #InsuranceMatters #ProtectYourFuture #BusinessInsurance #HomeInsurance #InsuranceBroker

“Structural flood protection is not a zero-sum game; the water must go somewhere.” begins our Chief Research Officer, Dr Oliver Wing, in a new blog by insurance company Hiscox So how do cities protect themselves from the devastating effect of flooding? Is there a simple solution? Read the full article to discover the multi-faceted solutions presented by Flood Line Underwriter Tom King, and to hear more of Ollie’s soundbites on the dangers of relying on flood defenses - inequitable exposure to a false sense of security for those within the protected area thanks to the levee effect. https://hubs.ly/Q02JbZZh0 #flooddefenses #floodresilience #climatechange #floodrisk #floodinsurance

'New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences' A new taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather convened for the first time on 12 September. Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q02Qyrn00 #EST #EmergencyServicesTimes

People and Property Flood Resilience: free webinar for those interested in PFR This winter's flooding underscored the critical need for robust flood risk management strategies. Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is becoming increasingly valuable for households and businesses in mitigating flood damage and improving the recovery process. However, wider awareness and implementation remain a challenge. This free BeFloodReady webinar (CIWEM's Community of Practice for PFR) explores the human element of PFR delivery and management.  Webinar participants will gain valuable insights on: - Understanding behaviours in using PFR: Understand how behaviours of property owners and occupants influence PFR adoption and management and how to overcome potential challenges.  - Delivering PFR programs: Learn how a local authority has practically implemented PFR initiatives and addressed flood poverty within their communities.  - Key differences of PFR and traditional flood protection: Gain clarity on the key distinctions between the delivery and project management of PFR and conventional flood protection projects.  - The value of BeFloodReady: Learn how CIWEM's BeFloodReady community strengthens collaboration and knowledge sharing to support PFR delivery. This webinar offers those interested or involved in PFR delivery a unique opportunity to hear and share good practice. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dcYTsGBe #propertyfloodresilience #webinar #CIWEM #BeFloodReady #people #behaviour 

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 Flooding is unpredictable, but your community's safety doesn’t have to be. At Fire-Flood.com, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 to protect communities, properties, and critical infrastructure from the devastating effects of floods. Why do we use flood mitigation barriers as a front-line defence when creating flood response plans for communities? ✔️ 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲: Adaptable for a variety of flood control needs. ✔️ 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 Deploy: Faster deployment of critical protection while minimizing the amount of front line workers required, compared to traditional sand bagging methods. ✔️ 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆: A sustainable solution that works with nature, not against it. Proactive flood management isn’t just about responding to disasters—it’s about assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and having solutions in place before they’re needed. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 is just one of the ways we help communities prepare, protect, and minimize damage when the emergency flood events occur. Ready to build your flood response plan? Let us help you stay ahead of the storm. 👉 Visit us at Fire-Flood.com or call us at 1-833-611-3337 to learn more

Relocation from high-risk flood zones is not “defeat” - it is common sense that keeps people safe and reduces the financial burden of foreseeable damage on society. We need to discuss long term options for high-risk zones realistically and openly…. #timetotalkrelocation