Decision details

To inform of the response of Risk Management Authorities to the significant flood event that affected Knaresborough on 6 May 2024 and seek approval for the publication of the Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on the North Yorkshire Council website.

Contents of the Section 19 Report and the response of Risk Management Authorities are noted and approval given for the publication of the Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on North Yorkshire Council’s website.

At its meeting on 25 September 2025 the Harrogate and Knaresborough Area Committee noted the Executive to request:
1. undertake an urgent audit of all sewer assets in Knaresborough, ensuring asset transfer and mapping records are complete and up to date and share this data with NYC’s Lead Local Flood Authority;
2. review maintenance and inspection regimes for key sewers, particularly those on Queen’s Road and St Margaret’s Gardens, to prevent recurrence of known blockages;
3. work jointly with NYC to develop the Strategic Infrastructure Plan for Knaresborough with clear timelines and defined responsibilities

To provide a narrative and historical record of the events of 6 May 2024 in Knaresborough, and make recommendations on future work to improve the preparedness and resilience of the communities to flooding, whilst ensuring compliance with NYCs statutory obligation under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

None considered as statutory duty.