Under the Flood and Water Management Act, 2010, the Council of the Isles of Scilly has a statutory duty to develop a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. A revised draft strategy has been developed in collaboration with the Environment Agency and we are now inviting all stakeholders, including members of the public, to comment on the draft.
How to view the Draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and submit your views
You can read the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and submit your views using the following links:
Read the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
Complete the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy survey
The consultation will run from 7 March 2025 until the deadline at noon on 2 May 2025.
Copies of the draft strategy and paper copies of the survey are available on request. Please email environment@scilly.gov.uk if you would like copies to be sent to you in the post. We will provide self-addressed envelopes so you can return your survey responses to us.
What is covered by the strategy
The draft strategy sets out, how the Council will undertake its flood risk management responsibilities over the next 6 years, from 2025 to 2031, focusing on:
- the risks of flooding from surface water, ground water and the sea;
- clarification of which Authority is responsible for what in relation to the management of local flood risk;
- and the defined role of the Council of the Isles of Scilly as Lead Local Flood Authority.
The Strategy also contains an Action Plan to focus delivery, which will be regularly reviewed and updated during the lifetime of the Strategy.
Next steps
The findings of this consultation will be analysed and taken into account. The Draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy will then be considered for approval by Full Council.
Further information
If you have any questions about the strategy or the consultation process, or wish to submit any additional information to support your responses, please email environment@scilly.gov.uk.
