Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places)

Stockport Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport to set out the role of the Council in managing the flood risk within the borough its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community. The proposed Strategy has been the subject of a public consultation including Area Committees a, key Stakeholders and the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee.

The proposed strategy includes information on potential flooding risks in Stockport, the legislative background and duties of Stockport Council with respect to managing flood risk and the objectives of the strategy. The objectives are supported by a number of measures and an action plan.

The Executive is requested to approve the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy in appendix 1 including its proposed objectives and measures subject to any further consultation responses being received and delegate to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) the ability to approve any subsequent amendments to the proposed strategy and its associated background documents.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161-474-4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive to consider the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, its proposed objectives and measures. The proposed Strategy had been subject of a public consultation including Area Committees, key Stakeholders and the Environment and Economy Scrutiny Committee.

RESOLVED – That the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy set out appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures subject to any further consultation responses being received, and delegate to the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) the ability to approve any subsequent amendments to the proposed strategy and its associated background documents.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         An identified problem was that there was a lack of knowledge around the location of culverts and drains in the Borough.  This would be remedied through the undertaking of surveys on a district by district basis; however this would be a lengthy process.

·         The Council had a responsibility to log details of incidents of flooding and publish regular reports.  Such incidents would need to be reported to the Council.

·         There needed to be an increased in awareness around the problems caused by the blocking of streams, the creation of additional culverts and the introduction of additional hardstanding without sufficient drainage.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Nick Whelan (Traffic and Asset Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         How the strategy would deal with the run off of water along Brinksway, Chestergate and Wood Street, Stockport.

·         The Area Committee debated a report which had been circulated separately to Members regarding the incident of flooding at Dorset Avenue, Stockport on 8 February 2016.

RESOLVED – (1) That the report be noted.

(2) That a further report be submitted to a future meeting of the Area Committee regarding the reporting mechanism for incidents such as occurred at Dorset Avenue and how the Council ensures that the riparian owner carries out its legal duties following the production of a report by the Council into an incident of flooding.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing for comment the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy report.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Nick Whelan (Traffic and Asset Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Flooding had not traditionally been a particular problem within the wards covered by the Area Committee. It was acknowledged that while not a particular problem in Stockport, there were significantly higher risks elsewhere within Greater Manchester.

·         It was queried whether or not the A6MARR works had taken account of the measures in the Strategy. In response it was stated that extensive mitigation measures had already been factored into the planning for the Road.

·         Concerns were raised about the impact of the Belway Homes development on Lisburn Lane on drainage of the former Dialstone Centre site. There had been flooding on Worthing Close. It was stated that this would be reported back to appropriate departments in the Council.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

 The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·        The local management role given to Stockport Council for the delivery of coordinated local flood risk management did not make it liable for incidents of flooding.

·        If an incident of flooding occurred, the Council had a duty to investigate it and put a report on its website.

·        As well as the main rivers in the borough, Chorlton Brook was also classified as a main river for the purposes of the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Area Committee also requested confirmation of whether or Micker Brook was a main river for the purposes of the strategy.

·        The problems of increased house insurance for those people who lived in an area where there was a high risk of flooding was raised.

·        There were a number of areas in the Cheadle Hulme North Ward where there was frequently flooding-related problems, including in the vicinity of Station Road and Albert Road; in the vicinity of Queens Road; in the vicinity of Grange Avenue; near to  the rear of the Cross Keys public house; to the rear of Councillor Lane and near to Demmings Road.

·        As well as the proximity to residential development, incidents of flooding needed to be assessed with regard to continuing to provide services to elderly people.

·        In terms of responding to the consultation on the strategy, residents were encouraged to complete the form on the website , write to the Chief Executive of the Council or pass on information and comments to councillors at their Ward surgeries.

·        There was strong interest in the area for the creation of a community resilience group with regard to flood risk management.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Sue Stevenson (Transportation Policy, Programmes and GIS Manager, Stockport Council) attended the meeting to submit the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (copies of which had been circulated).  The Strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the risk of flood within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         A number of the issues in the Stockport area were the result of a high water table, natural water drainage from hillsides and clay in the soil.

·         It was noted that water companies had a responsibility to maintain a register of incidences of sewage water flooding and had targets to reduce such occurrences.  Such problems largely related to flooding from combined sewers and changing rainfall patterns were contributing to an associated increase in risk.

·         There needed to be an increased in awareness around the problems caused by the blocking of streams, the creation of additional culverts and the introduction of additional hardstanding without sufficient drainage.

·         Local residents raised concerns about the potential for existing issues with natural springs around the University Estate in Woodley to be exacerbated as a result of additional building associated with proposals for the redevelopment of Greave Primary School.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

Local Flood Risk Management

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) and made a presentation in respect to the development of a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         Councillors expressed concern at the problems created by people using patterned concrete on their driveways without the installation of appropriate soak aways. This resulted in water flowing onto the Highway with resultants flooding and pooling of water.

·         Drainage capacity was a major problem in many parts of the borough with systems being unable to cope with heavy rainfall.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive

The Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy is intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough of Stockport and its role in working with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the draft strategy in Appendix 1, including its proposed objectives and measures.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) setting out a draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Council had a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop and consult on a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport. The strategy was intended to demonstrate the Council’s understanding and role in managing the flood risk within the borough and its role with other key stakeholders and the local community.

The report was part of the consultation process for the draft strategy which would include consultation with area committees and the public, and would be the subject of a report to the Executive Meeting on 22  April 2016.

The Executive Councillor (Supporting Places) (Councillor Martin Candler) attended the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·        The Council did not see the detailed DG5 register which water companies kept of property flooding, but was provided with an overview of affected areas.

·        The approach to local flood risk management needed to take account of population projections at a Greater Manchester level.

·        Rising groundwater levels were an issue in certain areas of the borough.

·        Highway gullies that were reported as blocked were logged and left until the normal routine maintenance date unless they were causing a health and safety issue where they would be prioritised as urgent gulley cleansing works.

RESOLVED – That the Executive Meeting be advised that this Scrutiny Committee supports the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for Stockport.