Decision details

Storm Darragh: Section 19 on the Derwent Catchment

Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To inform of the response of Risk Management Authorities to the significant flood event affecting Kirkby Mills, Keldholme, Sinnington and Marton on 7 December 2024 and seek approval for the publication of the Section 19 Flood Investigation Report on the North Yorkshire Council website.

Decision:

The content of the Section 19 report and the response of Risk Management Authorities to the significant flood event that affected Kirkby Mills, Keldholme, Sinnington and Marton on 7 December 2024 and the future action recommended to improve the preparedness and resilience of the community to future flooding is noted.
Publication of the Section 19 Report on the Council’s website, Appendix A of the report, is approved.

Reasons for the decision:

To provide a narrative and historical record of the events of 07 December 2024 in Kirkby Mills, Keldholme, Sinnington and Marton and make recommendations to improve the preparedness and resilience of the communities to flooding, whilst ensuring compliance with NYCs statutory obligation as the Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option is not to note the recommendation, but this would not allow preparedness and resilience to be improved.

Publication date: 22/12/2025

Date of decision: 19/12/2025

Effective from: 07/01/2026

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