Issue - decisions

Cllr Harrison asked the Environment Portfolio Holder whether she was satisfied that all the necessary plans and resources were in place, in the New Forest district, to prevent and mitigate the serious threat of flood. The Portfolio Holder replied that Hampshire County Council was the lead flood Authority, responsible for the County Wide Local Flood Risk Management Strategy.  The Environment Agency was the lead on flood prevention and is responsible for all main rivers.

The District Council was a category one responder to emergencies and therefore the Council had resources in place to assist residents in the event that these authorities requested assistance.  The Council had the necessary plans and procedures in place to work with partners in the event of an emergency.