The need for partnerships we all need to work together. Aims and Objectives

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1 The need for partnerships we all need to work together Steve Wragg Flood Risk Planning Manager Hull City Council Aims and Objectives Understanding Flood Risk in Hull June 2007 Floods Partnerships The Future Questions Steve Wragg Hull City Council 1

2 High Level River System & Low Level Pumped Drain System High ground formed by the Wolds to the west and the Holderness clays to the east Much of the land through the Hull valley is at or around sea level The Hull and Haltemprice Drainage Catchment Steve Wragg Hull City Council 2

3 Key Flooding Risks to Urban River Hull and Area Beverley and Barmston Drain Catchment Flood Sources in Hull Humber Tidal Ingress Steve Wragg Hull City Council 3

4 June 2007 Floods Jet Stream further south than normal leading to weather fronts passing over UK Hull & Humber as much as 450% of monthly rainfall average Many UK rivers at record levels June 2007 Floods Steve Wragg Hull City Council 4

5 On 25 th June 2007 Enough Water Fell on the Hull and Haltemprice Drainage Catchment to Cover the Entire Length of the M62 from Hull to Liverpool in 6 Feet of Water Rainfall June 2007 (Rounded Figures) Rainfall (mm) Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun 07 Steve Wragg Hull City Council 5

6 Worst Affected Areas 1. Derringham via Willerby 2. Anlaby Common / Park via Anlaby 3. Hessle (East) via Kirkella 4. Orchard Park via Cottingham 5. Bransholme and Kingswood 6. Howdale Road 6200 properties affected across ERYC area, 7208 in HCC 91 of 99 schools flooded in HCC, 42 in ERYC 12,500 hectares of prime agricultural land flooded in ERYC area > 200M damage caused in ERYC area, 41M damage caused to HCC housing stock alone > 1300 business affected in HCC inc. major international companies Steve Wragg Hull City Council 6

7 We ensure our river and drain maintenance and improvement programs work together across council boundaries The Environment Agency have long term investment strategies to maintain and improve their flood defences in the Hull valley and on the Humber. Partnerships We have developed a partnership approach the Integrated Strategic Drainage Partnership in HCC and the Flood Resilience Board in ERYC to ensure East Riding Council, Hull City Council, Yorkshire Water and Environment Agency all work effectively together. We work closely with the Environment Agency to ensure people receive flood warnings and advice on what to do during and after a flood. Community Engagement Yorkshire Water are undertaking a 30M improvement program on their East Hull, West Hull and Bransholme Pumping Stations which will benefit the residents of the lower Hull valley ISDP Board Strategic Level RFCC Flood Risk Partnership ERYC Flood Resilience and Protection Board Tactical Level Hull and Haltemprice Catchment Technical Group Project / Task Level ISDP Task Group Scrutiny Committees, Area Committees, LRF, Flood Groups etc Project Boards / Groups Steve Wragg Hull City Council 7

8 Strategic Level Developed post 2007, chaired by chief execs, attended by high level officers Bound by TOR and working agreements Communications plan Implementation plan Manage arising issues and lobby Tactical Level Recognition of cross boundary hydraulics Sharing data, models and approaches for consistency and efficiency Partnership approaches scheme feasibility and funding bids Partnership approaches communications and consultation Steve Wragg Hull City Council 8

9 Project / Task Level Projects identified and steered by ISDP Board and other groups committees, scrutiny etc ISDP Task Group ensures all partners identify best approaches procurement, data sharing etc Project groups identify all relevant partners who are part of the project team The Future Flood Risk Regulations Pitt Review LLFA s EU Water Framework Directive Flood & Water Management Act Steve Wragg Hull City Council 9

10 Flood Risk Regulations (2009): Upper Tier Local Authorities designated as Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA) A Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment is to be prepared by all LLFA s by June 2011 Hazard maps and flood risk maps to be prepared by June 2013, management plans by 2015 A duty for all parties to cooperate and share information The Future SuDs Hull & Haltemprice SAB? Shared asset databases and GIS Alignment of PFRA and future modelling and action plans across Hull & Haltemprice catchment Continued partnership approach for funding bids and scheme development Consistent approach to consenting, enforcement and investigations Steve Wragg Hull City Council 10

11 Any Questions? Steve Wragg Flood Risk Planning Manager Tel: Steve Wragg Hull City Council 11