Issue - meetings

The Senior Engineer, Flood Risk Management introduced an update on flooding in Malton, Norton and Old Malton.

Officers from the Council, Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency guided the Committee through the roles and responsibilities of their respective agencies.

The presentation guided Members through the various schemes that had been implemented, the detail of the most recent year’s weather conditions, the geology and hydrology of the area and the latest data for 2023/24 on river and groundwater levels and the revenue and capital investments that had taken place.

During the discussion Councillors considered and questioned the officers on:

·        The local sewerage system and its capacity

·        Storage and management of groundwater drainage

·        The local pumping plan

·        Flood diversion and water storage methods including the use of agricultural land for storage

·        Engagement with the local community

·        The applicable legislation

The Chair thanked the officers and representatives from partner organisations for the presentation.