Part C - LLFA self-assessment PFRA report section Activity for PFRA/FRA review Yes/No Summary description Actions planned in response 1. Governance and partnership 1.1 Since publication of the PFRA in 2011, have there been any changes to, or creation of new, risk management authorities (RMAs) with responsibilities in the LLFA area? Yes On 24th March 2015, Central Government laid a making Lead Local Flood Authorities a statutory consultee by adding the consultation requirement to Schedule 4 of the Development Management Procedure Order. This came into effect on 15 April 2015. Therefore Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC), in its capacity as a Lead Local Flood Authority and Risk Management Authority, is a statutory consultee to the planning process for all major development that has surface water implications. Internal Drainage Board (IDB) structure has changed to combine management. In April 2012 the Newark Board amalgamated with Laneham, Kingston Brook and Fairham Brook IDB’s to form the Trent Valley Internal Drainage Board. This has no direct impact on operations or working relationships. The Flood Risk Management Team has been developed to ensure it contains the correct level of experienced staff to carry out the statutory consultee role. The team regularly interact with District Council's as Local Planning Authorities to develop working relationships and practices. The team has also been briefed on the IDB changes. 1.2 Are all roles and responsibilities for collecting and recording flood risk data and information clearly defined, including the respective roles and responsibilities of upper and lower tier authorities and other RMAs where relevant? Yes This information is held as a simple guidance document for use by the team and a key part of our approach to managing flood risk in the area. None necessary.
2. Data systems and management 2.1 Do you have an up to date record of relevant sources of flood risk data and information for the LLFA area, including those held by other organisations? Yes This data aligns with that held as part of 1.2 above and forms a key part of our approach to managing flood risk in the area. Local mapping access is available to surface water flood data, ground water data, Flood Zone data and Severn Trent Water data. We will continue to improve our understanding of the sources of data and our approach to sharing data across other organisations. 2.2 Have sources of ‘locally agreed surface water information’ been established and maintained for the LLFA area and agreed with relevant partners? No This information will be developed considered necessary as a follow up from Section 19 reports. Once developed this information will be shared with all relevant partners. 2.3 Are systems in to collect, record and share data and information for the purpose of assessing flood risk in the LLFA area? Yes This involves data sharing and collection from partners and other internal teams. It is carried out at regular scheduled meetings and also on an as needs basis following more severe flood events. This area of work is constantly reviewed and developing to ensure our understanding of areas at risk in Nottinghamshire is as extensive and comprehensive as possible. The team will continue to utilise the resources available through Resilience Direct to aid our understanding and process development. 2.4 Are systems in place to assure the quality and security of data and information recorded for the purpose of assessing flood risk in the LLFA area? Yes Data is initially validated by the respective partners and subject to further validation during any Section 19 investigations or flood mitigation studies. All data is held and shared in accordance with Data Protection legislation and policies. This area of work is constantly reviewed and developing to ensure our understanding of at risk in Nottinghamshire is as extensive and comprehensive as possible. 2.5 Do you understand the condition and performance of the public, third party and private assets in your register in terms of flood risk? Yes This data is provided by the asset owner and validated internally where necessary. Our register is being developed in partnership with Nottingham City Council to ensure a consistent approach. 3.1 Have any flood events occurred since publication of the Yes Do not populate this box.
Areas for 2nd planning cycle Identified FRAs are required for reporting to the European Commission 5.4 On the basis of the national evidence provided and your review, do you agree with the indicative FRAs for your area? Yes Do not populate this box. List your FRAs in 3 of your original preliminary assessment report. If you do not agree with an indicative FRA, we advise that you engage early with the relevant Environment Agency PSO team to raise questions or concerns ahead of submitting this form (see guidance document). Raise awareness of this new information to colleagues, partners/RMAs and elected members. 5.5 On the basis of local evidence and your review, are you amending or identifying any additional FRAs for your area? No Do not populate this box. List additional FRAs in annex 3 of your original preliminary assessment report. If you are amending, or proposing additional, FRAs, this should be discussed with the relevant Environment Agency PSO team ahead of submitting this form. 6. Updating the original preliminary assessment report using the template addendum (see also Part D) Updates are required for reporting to the European Commission 6.1 Have you completed an addendum to update your preliminary assessment report? Yes Do not populate this box. Complete the addendum template provided below