Defra has released updated guidance to help Lead Local Flood Authorities (#LLFAs) investigate floods under Section 19 of the #Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
April 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Defra has released updated guidance to help Lead Local Flood Authorities (#LLFAs) investigate floods under Section 19 of the #Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
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October 21, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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District and #BoroughCouncils play an important role in local #flood risk management by supporting LLFAs and
other agencies with works on minor #watercourses.
As the local #planning authority, they also play a key role in #planning and #development decisions, helping to
manage #floodrisk.
other agencies with works on minor #watercourses.
As the local #planning authority, they also play a key role in #planning and #development decisions, helping to
manage #floodrisk.
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
District and #BoroughCouncils play an important role in local #flood risk management by supporting LLFAs and
other agencies with works on minor #watercourses.
As the local #planning authority, they also play a key role in #planning and #development decisions, helping to
manage #floodrisk.
other agencies with works on minor #watercourses.
As the local #planning authority, they also play a key role in #planning and #development decisions, helping to
manage #floodrisk.
Really interesting article here from @ciwem.bsky.social on how climate, policy and governance change is impacting local authorities’ response to flooding www.ciwem.org/news/all-aboard-a-year-of-change-for-lead-local-flood-authorities
All aboard – A year of change for lead local flood authorities (LLFAs) - CIWEM
Ahead of CIWEM’s Flood & Coast 2026, we report on how climate, policy and governance change is impacting lead local flood authorities.
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May 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Really interesting article here from @ciwem.bsky.social on how climate, policy and governance change is impacting local authorities’ response to flooding www.ciwem.org/news/all-aboard-a-year-of-change-for-lead-local-flood-authorities
Highways Authorities are #unitaryauthorities or #countycouncils and take a lead role in managing highway #drainage and roadside ditches. They also work closely with LLFAs and #FloodRiskManagement teams to help reduce #surfacewater #floodrisk.
Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...
Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Highways Authorities are #unitaryauthorities or #countycouncils and take a lead role in managing highway #drainage and roadside ditches. They also work closely with LLFAs and #FloodRiskManagement teams to help reduce #surfacewater #floodrisk.
Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...
Find out more: thefloodhub.co.uk/managing-flo...
🌊 #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities ( #LLFAs) maintain a register of #floodrisk assets under Section 21 of the #Flood & Water Management Act 2010.
A flood risk assets are “any structure or feature which, in the opinion of the authority, is likely to have a significant
effect on flood risk.”🌊
A flood risk assets are “any structure or feature which, in the opinion of the authority, is likely to have a significant
effect on flood risk.”🌊
February 10, 2026 at 1:41 PM
🌊 #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities ( #LLFAs) maintain a register of #floodrisk assets under Section 21 of the #Flood & Water Management Act 2010.
A flood risk assets are “any structure or feature which, in the opinion of the authority, is likely to have a significant
effect on flood risk.”🌊
A flood risk assets are “any structure or feature which, in the opinion of the authority, is likely to have a significant
effect on flood risk.”🌊
Under Section 19 of the #Flood and Water Management Act 2010, #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) carry out investigations to understand the causes and mechanisms behind flood events.
Find out more about Section 19 reports in our blog:
thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-invest...
Find out more about Section 19 reports in our blog:
thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-invest...
Flood Investigation Reports – Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 | The Flood Hub
thefloodhub.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Under Section 19 of the #Flood and Water Management Act 2010, #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) carry out investigations to understand the causes and mechanisms behind flood events.
Find out more about Section 19 reports in our blog:
thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-invest...
Find out more about Section 19 reports in our blog:
thefloodhub.co.uk/flood-invest...
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are responsible for managing #floodrisk from #groundwater.
Options to reduce groundwater flooding are limited and may not always be completely effective, but measures
such as #pumpsystems, increased #drainage, and #attenuation can sometimes help reduce the risk.
Options to reduce groundwater flooding are limited and may not always be completely effective, but measures
such as #pumpsystems, increased #drainage, and #attenuation can sometimes help reduce the risk.
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are responsible for managing #floodrisk from #groundwater.
Options to reduce groundwater flooding are limited and may not always be completely effective, but measures
such as #pumpsystems, increased #drainage, and #attenuation can sometimes help reduce the risk.
Options to reduce groundwater flooding are limited and may not always be completely effective, but measures
such as #pumpsystems, increased #drainage, and #attenuation can sometimes help reduce the risk.
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are responsible for managing the risk of #flooding from #surfacewater.
Did you know that surface water is the #1 source of #floodrisk in England, affecting both #rural areas and the
#urbanenvironment?
Did you know that surface water is the #1 source of #floodrisk in England, affecting both #rural areas and the
#urbanenvironment?
Surface Water Flooding: All You Need to Know | The Flood Hub
thefloodhub.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 PM
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are responsible for managing the risk of #flooding from #surfacewater.
Did you know that surface water is the #1 source of #floodrisk in England, affecting both #rural areas and the
#urbanenvironment?
Did you know that surface water is the #1 source of #floodrisk in England, affecting both #rural areas and the
#urbanenvironment?
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) have powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991 to help manage local
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
thefloodhub.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) have powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991 to help manage local
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) have powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991 to help manage local
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
thefloodhub.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM
#LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) have powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991 to help manage local
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
watercourses, They can:
· Ensure the proper flow of watercourses
· Issue consents for works
· Enforce #riparianlandowner responsibilities for structures, bridges, and #channelmaintenance
Lead Local #FloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are unitary
authorities and county councils.
In their role as LLFAs, they have a dedicated
#floodriskmanagement team, work alongside the local
#HighwaysDepartment, and carry out a range of
responsibilities to manage and reduce #FloodRisk in their
areas.
authorities and county councils.
In their role as LLFAs, they have a dedicated
#floodriskmanagement team, work alongside the local
#HighwaysDepartment, and carry out a range of
responsibilities to manage and reduce #FloodRisk in their
areas.
www.gov.uk
February 10, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Lead Local #FloodAuthorities (#LLFAs) are unitary
authorities and county councils.
In their role as LLFAs, they have a dedicated
#floodriskmanagement team, work alongside the local
#HighwaysDepartment, and carry out a range of
responsibilities to manage and reduce #FloodRisk in their
areas.
authorities and county councils.
In their role as LLFAs, they have a dedicated
#floodriskmanagement team, work alongside the local
#HighwaysDepartment, and carry out a range of
responsibilities to manage and reduce #FloodRisk in their
areas.
As part of our ‘Who’s Responsible?’ Focus Week, we’re highlighting the role of #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs). 🌊
LLFAs manage #floodrisk from #surfacewater, #ordinarywatercourses, and #groundwater, as well as recording and investigating flooding incidents in their local areas.
LLFAs manage #floodrisk from #surfacewater, #ordinarywatercourses, and #groundwater, as well as recording and investigating flooding incidents in their local areas.
February 10, 2026 at 8:04 AM
As part of our ‘Who’s Responsible?’ Focus Week, we’re highlighting the role of #LeadLocalFloodAuthorities (#LLFAs). 🌊
LLFAs manage #floodrisk from #surfacewater, #ordinarywatercourses, and #groundwater, as well as recording and investigating flooding incidents in their local areas.
LLFAs manage #floodrisk from #surfacewater, #ordinarywatercourses, and #groundwater, as well as recording and investigating flooding incidents in their local areas.
The guidance supports LLFAs to:
✔️ Decide whether to investigate
✔️ Analyse findings & develop recommendations
✔️ Work with partners and #communities
✔️ Publish clear, consistent reports
✔️ Decide whether to investigate
✔️ Analyse findings & develop recommendations
✔️ Work with partners and #communities
✔️ Publish clear, consistent reports
April 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The guidance supports LLFAs to:
✔️ Decide whether to investigate
✔️ Analyse findings & develop recommendations
✔️ Work with partners and #communities
✔️ Publish clear, consistent reports
✔️ Decide whether to investigate
✔️ Analyse findings & develop recommendations
✔️ Work with partners and #communities
✔️ Publish clear, consistent reports
Where LAs = Local Authorities, LLFAs = Lead Local Flood Authorities, NFM = Natural Flood Management and FCRIP = Flood and coastal resilience innovation programme
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Where LAs = Local Authorities, LLFAs = Lead Local Flood Authorities, NFM = Natural Flood Management and FCRIP = Flood and coastal resilience innovation programme
List of Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) in England/Wales/Scotland released by the Environment Agency in response to #FOI/EIRs request www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/list... (names, no statistical codes) #opendata
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 PM
List of Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) in England/Wales/Scotland released by the Environment Agency in response to #FOI/EIRs request www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/list... (names, no statistical codes) #opendata