Local flood risk management strategy

An overview of our strategy for managing local flood risks, aligned with the Environment Agency’s national approach.

Last updated: 19th December

Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, we must create a plan to manage local flood risks in Staffordshire.

The strategy looks at local flood risks and matches the Environment Agency’s national plan.

What our local flood risk management strategy sets out

  • Who is in charge of managing flood risk in Staffordshire
     
  • Working together for clear communication
     
  • Actions for all parties managing flood risk
     
  • How we prioritise where to take action so that the greatest benefits for those who flood can be realised
     
  • Where funding comes from
     
  • How we can enhance the environment
     

Our policies

The Strategy also sets out what our policies are as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Staffordshire. This includes information on:

  • When we will investigate flooding incidents
     
  • How we will collate data on flood risk assets
     
  • Where we will designate third party assets affecting flood risk
     
  • How we will respond to planning applications
     
  • How we will work with others to develop flood risk schemes
     
  • How we will preserve watercourses in their natural state
     
  • When we will take land drainage enforcement action
     
  • How we will seek to improve the environment
     

How we will monitor progress

We will publish an annual statement which outlines where we have taken action in line with our priorities.

Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Update

This is an update to our local flood risk management strategy provided in 2015.

The update includes the following:

  • A more user-friendly summary including overview of key objectives
     
  • Refreshed objectives to improve focus and align with the National Flood Risk Strategy
     
  • The previous strategy was a joint effort between us and Shropshire Council. This update focuses on Staffordshire County Council.
     
  • An updated action plan to align with the National Flood Risk Strategy and expand our scope.
     
  • Policy updates reflecting recent experience and broader changes since the last strategy.
     
  • Includes feedback from a public consultation and relevant partner organisations 
     
  • More focus on community engagement and innovation
     

Our main Strategy Summary and Action Plan

Key guidance notes and policy documents that form our strategy

Advice for Property Owners and Residents (PDF, 474.93 KB)

Roles and Responsibilities (PDF, 782.11 KB)

Context of our updated Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (PDF, 640.18 KB)

Local Policies in Relation to Flood Risk Management (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Objectives (PDF, 689 KB)

Wider Environmental Objectives (PDF, 498 KB)

Overview of Flood Risk in Staffordshire (PDF, 331.24 KB)

Flood Risk Management Functions (PDF, 493 KB)

Glossary (PDF, 240 KB)

Strategic Environmental Assessment (PDF, 1.38 MB)

Strategic Environmental Assessment Post Adoption Statement (PDF, 635 KB)

Habitat Regulations Assessment  (PDF, 427 KB)

 

Key maps

Previous Local Flood Risk Management Strategy Documents

Part 1 - shared strategy (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Part 2 - Staffordshire policies and procedures (PDF, 814 KB)

Part 3 - Environmental assessment  (PDF, 1.6 MB)