Case studies and lessons learned in the strategic planning of flood risk management

This research used a case study approach to assess how Lead Local Flood Authorities should approach managing flood risk through strategic planning.

Documents

Taking a strategic approach to Investment in FCERM - technical report (1.2MB) PDF

Taking a strategic approach to investment in FCERM project summary and lessons learned - technical report (1.4MB) PDF

North Yorkshire case study: Taking a strategic approach to investment in FCERM (1MB) PDF

Northamptonshire case study: Taking a strategic approach to investment in FCERM (926KB) PDF

Cornwall case study: Taking a strategic approach to investment in FCERM (905KB) PDF

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Details

Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs), together with their partners, are critical to managing all sources of risk for flooding. Their success requires developing their strategic and investment skills to develop effective local strategies.

This research used a case study approach to establish capacity and skills in LLFAs. This was to:

  • demonstrate how local flood risk strategies must consider risk from all sources and the partners on which local funding will rely
  • explore how funding can be adjusted to reflect real and perceived appetite for risk
  • test the new partnership approaches - highlighting any unintended consequences.

The project was started in 2011 and completed in 2012 at a cost of £63,896.

Updates to this page

Published 22 February 2021