Strategic Environmental Assessment

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1 Strategic Environmental Assessment Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management Non-Technical Summary -

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3 Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Manning House 22 Carlisle Place London SW1P 1JA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Strategic Environmental Assessment Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management Non-Technical Summary Author Kate Burrows Checker Lourdes Cooper Approver Lourdes Cooper Report No 5003-UA UE31-03 Date 1 February 2013 This report has been prepared for Cambridgeshire County Council in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment for Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management dated 7 th September Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited ( ) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited

4 CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS...ii 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND WHAT IS STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT? SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT Existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire County Policy context Which aspects of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management were appraised? The SEA Framework ASSESSMENT OF THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE LOCAL STRATEGY FOR FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT Alternative Options Assessment The Local Objectives Cambridgeshire s Actions Consultation on the draft Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management, the Environmental Report and the Non-Technical Summary MONITORING WHAT NEXT? Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page i

5 ABBREVIATIONS BGS SAC SEA SPA SSSI WFD British Geological Survey Special Area of Conservation Strategic Environmental Assessment Special Protection Area Site of Special Scientific interest Water Framework Directive Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page ii

6 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND Cambridgeshire County Council and its partners (Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, the Environment Agency, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Anglian Water Services, Bedford Group of Internal Drainage Boards, Middle Level Commissioners, North Level Internal Drainage Board and Ely Group of Internal Drainage Boards) have now prepared a their Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management. As part of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management preparation process, a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was undertaken which is a legal requirement. This report provides a summary of the findings. The detailed reports can be viewed at the council offices or on their website. 2 WHAT IS STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT? SEA is a process for assessing the environmental impacts of plans and programmes in order to ensure that environmental issues are integrated and assessed at the earliest opportunity in the decision-making process, and that sustainable development is at the heart of the plan-making process. The SEA Directive 1 is implemented in England through the SEA Regulations 2, under which SEA is a mandatory requirement for certain plans and programmes i.e. water management plans, which are likely to lead to significant environmental impacts (Article 3 (2a)). SEA is therefore required for Cambridgeshire s Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management under these Regulations. Good practice guidance 3 proposes a number of prescribed stages in the SEA process. It is important that the SEA is able to feed into the plan-making process. This involves the on-going appraisal of the plan and makes recommendations to help steer its direction to avoid potentially adverse consequences. Consultation with statutory bodies (Natural England, English Heritage and Environment Agency) and the public is also required at key stages. Figure 2-1 shows the stages in the SEA process and the relationships between stages. 1 Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, June S.I No. 1633: The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations, ODPM (2005) A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 1

7 Figure 2-1 Relationship between the SEA Tasks e: A Practical Guide to the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive Sourc Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 2

8 3 SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT The scope of the SEA was determined through collecting information on the environmental and social characteristics of the County. This enabled key issues, opportunities and trends to be identified. A review of other relevant environmental protection objectives and policies was also undertaken. The scope of the assessment was documented in a SEA Scoping Report, issued for consultation to the statutory bodies (and the public) in The SEA Scoping Report also presented the SEA Framework which was used to assess the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management. 3.1 Existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire County To ensure that a robust assessment of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management was undertaken, it was necessary to understand the existing conditions and characteristics of the County, for example, the location of key environmental features like Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Scheduled Ancient Monuments along with areas of significant flooding and population dynamics. These are detailed in the Environmental Report. Table 3-1 below identifies the environmental topics covered in the SEA and summarises some of the key characteristics and issues under each. Table 3-1 Summary of key existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire SEA Topic Climatic Factors Summary of key existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire is a relatively low-lying area, where significant flood risk exists (particularly within the north of the county), where many areas lie within floodplain associated with the main rivers within the county, e.g. the River Great Ouse. Climate change is anticipated to increase the risk of flooding, especially during the winter. More frequent and more severe summer droughts will place a greater strain on water resources. Over 50% of the land in Cambridgeshire is below mean sea level and is therefore reliant on pumped drainage. Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna Landscape There are a number of local, national and international designated sites for nature conservation within Cambridgeshire, including several Natural 2000 sites. Natura 2000 sites include; Wicken Fen Ramsar Site, Chippenham Fen Ramsar Site, Woodwalton Fen Ramsar Site, Fenland Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Ouse Washes Special Protection Area (SPA), SAC and Ramsar Site, Portholme SAC, Nene Washes SPA, SAC and Ramsar Site, Devil s Dyke SAC and Eversden and Wimpole Woods SAC. Any increase in flood risk may pose a threat to the integrity of habitats and the distribution of species and habitats. New development may also pose threats to Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives. Sensitive landscapes require careful consideration of the impacts of change, Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 3

9 SEA Topic Cultural Heritage Water Summary of key existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire although there are no statutorily protected sites for landscape (National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) within the county. Management of surface water can have a significant impact upon landscape and townscape, particularly in relation to flood defences. Careful consideration must be given to the protection of the existing quality and character. Much of the northern rural area in Cambridgeshire is known as The Fens, an area that is artificially drained. The Fens include the lowest lying land in Cambridgeshire, with Holme Fen being not only the lowest point in the county, but also the lowest point in the UK, approximately 2.75m below sea level. The Fens cover an area of almost 1,500 square miles, divided between eleven district and five county councils. Cambridgeshire is home to a wealth of heritage assets including those of a national and local importance including, Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Registered Historic Parks and Gardens. Scheduled Ancient Monuments range from Devil's Ditch to the south of Newmarket to Denny Abbey to the north of Cambridge. Development puts increasing pressure on cultural heritage assets; it is therefore important that any new infrastructure development considers heritage issues and ensures the protection of assets and the wider historic landscape / townscape. New development / infrastructure has the potential to damage unknown buried archaeological remains and flooding poses a threat to heritage assets. Within Cambridgeshire there is approximately 4995km of ordinary watercourse. Many of the county s watercourses current Ecological Quality (under the (WFD) are considered to be of a moderate quality. The main river watercourses through the county are the River Great Ouse and its key tributaries, for example the River Cam. The River Nene also flows through the county. Parts of Cambridgeshire are exposed to flood risks, and these are likely to increase over time as a consequence of climate change. The Environment Agency s Flood Map for Surface Water estimates that approximately 23,100 homes in Cambridgeshire are at risk of surface water flooding in a rainfall event with a 1 in 200 chance of occurring in any year (3,575 of those from deep - greater than 300mm) flooding during a 1 in 200 year rainfall event. The British Geological Survey (BGS) mapping identifies approximately 26% of Cambridgeshire as being at a very high or high risk of groundwater flooding based on their Areas Susceptible to Flooding dataset. Cambridgeshire has suffered from five recorded large scale flood events in recent years including: March 1947; September 1968; May 1978; Easter 1998; and October There is an anticipated future increase in pressure upon water resources. Cambridgeshire has 63 Internal Drainage Boards that have been established in areas of special drainage need in the county. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 4

10 SEA Topic Geology and Soils Population and Human Health Summary of key existing characteristics and issues in Cambridgeshire New development may also pose threats to WFD objectives. The Fens contain some of the UK s most productive agricultural land, and any adverse impacts on its stability or fertility as a result of the Flood Risk Management Strategy must be avoided. Nearly half of the agricultural land in the within the Great Ouse catchment is Grades 1 and 2 Agricultural Land. The Fens account for 50% of all Grade 1 Agricultural Land in England, producing 37% of all vegetables and 24% of all potatoes grown in the country. The population of the county in 2009 was approximately 600,800 and this is expected to increase by an average of 13% in the next 13 years, with the largest predicted growth in Cambridge City of 31%. Population growth is likely to place increasing pressure on water resources in terms of water supply. The largest settlements in the county are Cambridge, Ely, St Neots, Huntingdon and Wisbech. These settlements are typical of urban settlements across the country and are generally at risk from surface water flooding, with some settlements being more at risk than others. This risk is made worse by some of these settlements having rivers flowing through them. Without a change in practices, higher levels of development are likely to increase surface runoff from urbanised areas and potentially contribute further to flood risk, irrespective of the impacts of climate change. 3.2 Policy context A review of other international, national and regional / county level plans and environmental protection objectives that could influence the development of the SEA and the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management was undertaken and is recorded in the Environmental Report. The review of these documents focussed upon identifying key environmental objectives that would need to be considered in the SEA and the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management. Many documents were reviewed including the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg (2002), relevant European Directives, the UK Sustainable Development Strategy, the National Planning Policy Framework, Catchment Flood Risk Management Plans and River Basin Management Plans amongst others. 3.3 Which aspects of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management were appraised? The following aspects of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management were appraised through the SEA: Three alternative options; Five Local Objectives; and Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 5

11 Fifty seven Cambridgeshire Actions that support the Local Objectives. Following the assessment of the above, recommendations were presented to the plan-makers to adapt the choice of strategy or policy wording in order to minimise adverse effects and maximise benefits. 3.4 The SEA Framework The SEA Objectives were developed using the review of other relevant plans, programmes and environmental objectives, the baseline data and the key issues and opportunities. Table 3-2 presents the SEA Objectives that were used in the assessment of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management and its options. Each of the SEA Objectives is supported by a number of guide questions to add further clarity (and to assist the assessment process). Table3-2 SEA Objectives and Guide Questions SEA Objective 1 To protect and enhance biodiversity, key habitats and species 2 To protect and enhance the historic environment and heritage assets SEA Guide Questions Does the strategy negatively affect biodiversity designations e.g. SACs, SPAs, Ramsar and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)? Does the strategy lead to a change in the ecological quality of a wetland habitat? Will the strategy prevent the deterioration of aquatic ecosystems, protect them and improve the ecological condition of waters? Will the strategy contribute towards achieving the WFD objectives or will the strategy lead to the deterioration of current WFD status of individual water bodies? Will the strategy conserve habitats and species that depend directly on water? Will the strategy progressively reduce or phase out the release of individual pollutants or groups of pollutants that present a significant threat to the aquatic environment? Does the strategy have an effect on known sites or landscapes of cultural importance? Does the strategy have an effect on sites or landscapes of historic importance? Does the strategy have an effect on heritage resources, for example a Scheduled Ancient Monument? Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 6

12 SEA Objective 3 To protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the surface water environment and the groundwater resource 4 To limit and adapt to climate change SEA Guide Questions Does the strategy lead to a change in river flows? Does the strategy lead to changes in surface water quality? Does the strategy lead to changes in groundwater quality? Does the strategy have the potential to cause or exacerbate flooding in the catchment area? Does the strategy have the potential to help alleviate flooding in the catchment area? Will the strategy contribute towards achieving the WFD objectives or will the strategy lead to the deterioration of current WFD status of individual water bodies? Will the strategy promote more sustainable methods of run off and drainage management? Will the strategy contribute positively to adaptation to climate change? Has the possibility of increased / reduced precipitation been taken into account in the development of the strategy? 5 To protect and enhance Is the strategy likely to have significant landscape / landscape and townscape townscape visual impacts? character and quality Does the option affect areas designated for landscape / townscape quality? 6 To protect and enhance soil quality and resources 7 To protect and enhance human health and wellbeing Is additional land required for the development or implementation of the strategy? Will the strategy affect Best and Most Versatile Agricultural Land (Grades 1-3a)? Will the strategy require below ground development / infrastructure that could lead to land sterilisation? Will the strategy protect and enhance soil resources? Will the strategy protect and enhance geodiversity? Will the strategy reduce flood risk to people and property? Does the strategy ensure that surface water quality is maintained within statutory standards? Will the strategy contribute towards achieving the WFD objectives or will the strategy lead to the deterioration of current WFD status of individual water bodies? Does the strategy affect opportunities for recreation? Does the strategy affect transport and accessibility? Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 7

13 4 ASSESSMENT OF THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE LOCAL STRATEGY FOR FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT 4.1 Alternative Options Assessment Cambridgeshire County Council identified three alternative options or review, these included: Option 1: Do nothing; Option 2: Do minimum - Develop a Flood Risk Management Strategy that details current activities for reduced flood risk; and Option 3: Develop a Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan that improves on current activities for flood risk management. The full detailed SEA of the alternative options is contained within the Environmental Report (Hyder Report Reference: 5002-UA UE31-04). However, assessment of the alternative options determined that the preferred option for the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management would be Option 3. This option would ensure environmental protection and enhancement along with a co-ordinated approach at the county level to flood risk. 4.2 The Local Objectives Each of the Local Objectives were assessed against the SEA Objectives in a matrix to determine their compatibility and identify any potential areas where new Local Objectives need to be established or the existing ones clarified. On the whole the Local Objectives and the SEA Objectives either complemented each other or there were no links between the two. The Local Objectives seek to create a well-co-ordinated and partnership working approach to flooding and flood risk within Cambridgeshire, which would offer many benefits to both the environmental and social SEA Objectives. Objective 1 seeks to understand flood risk in Cambridgeshire, therefore positive effects were recorded against SEA Objectives 4 To limit and adapt to climate change and 7 To protect and enhance human health and wellbeing. This was because a better understanding of current issues associated with flood risk would prepare the County Council and its partners of future risks associated with climate change. Objective 2 seeks to manage the likelihood of flooding through partnership working. However, the explanatory text to the Objective also states that the County Council has decision making responsibility for granting consents on ordinary watercourses (outside of Internal Drainage Boards) and has responsibility for approval, adoption and maintenance of Sustainable Drainage Systems in new developments. Both of these could offer benefits to biodiversity resources (through habitat enhancement), protection of heritage resources (through managed surface water run-off), benefits to surface water and Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 8

14 groundwater resources (through limiting consents) and climate change (through better protection against flood risk). Objective 3 commits to helping Cambridgeshire s residents manage their own risk. This would be achieved through stakeholder and community engagement, flood specific projects, local forums and a community impact assessment. Beneficial effects were recorded against SEA Objectives 4 To limit and adapt to climate change and 7 To protect and enhance human health and wellbeing as community engagement would benefit the wellbeing of Cambridgeshire s residents (through inclusive engagement) and would mitigate against the effects of climate change in the future. Objective 4 seeks to guard against inappropriate development in Cambridgeshire and incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems into new developments. This would therefore benefit all the SEA Objectives (aside from SEA Objective 6 To protect and enhance soil quality and resources ) as it has the potential to reduce flood risk and offer enhancements to environmental resources along with human health and wellbeing. Objective 5 seeks to improve flood prediction, warning and post flood recovery. This would particularly benefit SEA Objective 4 To limit and adapt to climate change as co-ordinated and efficient management would be in place at the county level to deal with any increase in future flood events. No potential conflicts or uncertainties were identified in the compatibility matrix and no potential recommendations or potential mitigation measures were considered necessary. 4.3 Cambridgeshire s Actions Objective 1: Understanding flood risk in Cambridgeshire Largely neutral scores were recorded against in the assessment as the Actions under this Objective simply state that other Management Plans, assessments, Action Plans and studies should be undertaken in order to understand flood risk in Cambridgeshire. Therefore no effects were predicted on biodiversity, heritage, surface / ground water, landscape character or soil resources. Minor positive scores, however, were recorded against SEA Objectives 4 to limit and adapt to climate change and 7 to protect human health and wellbeing as a better understanding of current issues associated with flood risk would only prepare the County Council and its partners of future flooding risks associated with climate change. No potential recommendations or potential mitigation measures are considered necessary Objective 2: Managing the likelihood of flooding Reducing sewer flooding would directly protect surface and groundwater resources from contamination, benefit biodiversity resources and human health. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 9

15 It is also likely that beneficial effects would arise on SEA Objectives 1, 3, 4 and 7 as the Actions would control activities on watercourses that may result in adverse effects on biodiversity / surface water / ground water / human health through an appropriate consenting process. However, it should be noted that consent for ordinary watercourses and main rivers would also be subject to project specific environmental assessment. The maintenance of awarded watercourses and highways structures has the potential to offer indirect beneficial effects to biodiversity resources, reduce contamination of ground water / surface water resources, human health, the potential to guard heritage assets from localised flooding i.e. through the removal of litter from blocked gullies / culverts. Regular maintenance would also protect current WFD status of watercourses and may even help to achieve predicted 2015 results. There is the potential for engineering works and capital works to watercourses to adversely affect biodiversity resources through direct habitat land take. However, there is also the potential for enhancements to be delivered through construction works through habitat creation. The following recommendations were suggested to strengthen the Actions under Objective 2: Any proposed engineering works / capital works to watercourses should be subject to a site / project specific ecological assessment and archaeological assessment prior to construction; and Good practice, including adhering to the Environment Agency s Pollution Prevention Guidelines, should be adhered to / followed during any proposed engineering works / capital works to watercourses Objective 3: Helping Cambridgeshire s citizens to manage their own risk Many neutral scores were recorded against the SEA Objectives as the Actions simply seek to help Cambridgeshire s residents to manage flood risk through incident reporting, flood forums, flood warnings and advice. Therefore the Actions would not have any significant effects on biodiversity resources, heritage resources, surface water / ground water resources, landscape character or soils. Many minor positive scores, however, were recorded against SEA Objectives 4 to limit and adapt to climate change and 7 to protect human health and wellbeing as ensuring there is a greater awareness of flood risk among Cambridgeshire s residents and Town / Parish Councils, preparing specific guidance for riparian owners, ensuring property owners know how they can minimise flood risk and implementing flood prevention at a property level would all better prepare residents for an increase in flooding associated with climate change and may reduce localised flooding that results from residents poor maintenance / practice. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 10

16 No potential recommendations or potential mitigation measures were considered necessary Objective 4: Ensuring appropriate development in Cambridgeshire Many beneficial effects were recorded against the SEA Objectives as a result of implementing the Actions under Objective 4, particularly on biodiversity resources, heritage, landscape character, climate change, surface water / groundwater quality and human health. Biodiversity resources would benefit under this Objective through ensuring flood risk management functions promote green infrastructure, improve biodiversity and conserve important wildlife sites. The promotion of green infrastructure as part of Sustainable Development in new developments could also have indirect benefits on health and well-being as there are links between health and access to Greenspace. In addition, an overall reduction in flood risk across Cambridgeshire would also offer health benefits to residents. Important cultural heritage features would be protected under this Objective as flood risk would be reduced through Sustainable Drainage in new development (i.e. a reduction over the long term in flood damage to heritage assets). Guarding against inappropriate development in the Fens would also help to preserve its unique landscape character in the long-term. Encouraging appropriate development that does not increase flood risk and that promotes Sustainable Drainage would reduce the risk of pollution to surface and groundwater resources from new development. This would also protect the current WFD status of local watercourses and may also help to achieve 2015 predictions. The following recommendations were suggested to strengthen the Actions under Objective 2: It should be ensured that there is a requirement for biodiversity enhancement (including green infrastructure which can also offer health benefits) within any guidance produced by the council for Sustainable Drainage developments. In addition, guidance should ensure that heritage assets are protected, enhanced and conserved where possible (along with the protection of landscape / townscape character) as part of any new Sustainable Drainage Developments. It should be ensured that new development does not adversely affect the current WFD status of local watercourses or their predicted 2015 status. Opportunities to create new wildlife sites should also be sought where possible. Although Action 4.4 states that new development should be guided to areas with lower flood risk, it should be ensured that these areas do not have a have a high biodiversity / heritage / landscape / townscape value. It should be ensured that the extensive artificial drainage within the Fens is maintained to preserve landscape character and heritage assets. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 11

17 4.3.5 Objective 5: Improving flood prediction, warning and post flood recovery Specific Guidance issued to residents to deal with pre / during / post flood events may ultimately lead to a greater protection for some Listed Buildings over the medium to long term against flood damage as owners would be able to better protect them. In addition, the development of Recovery Contingency Plans within Cambridgeshire may also reduce damage to historic assets from flooding as an efficient co-ordinated management approach would be adopted following a flood event. The development of Recovery Contingency Plans within Cambridgeshire may also reduce the risk of pollution to surface and groundwater resources following a flood. Ensuring local communities are informed of flood warning codes and issued with specific flood guidance (detailing how residents can protect their homes pre / during / post flood events) may better prepare residents in Cambridgeshire to protect their properties against any future increase in flood events associated with climate change. In addition, ensuring there is an emergency preparedness plan in place to deal with anticipated flood events and planning for a flood emergency in the long term would better prepare the council and its partners for any future increase in flood events associated with climate change. An emergency preparedness plan to respond to flood events and planning for a flood emergency may also reduce accessibility inconveniences following a flood as the emergency plan may reduce the time it takes for life to return to normal through efficient management. No potential recommendations or potential mitigation measures are considered necessary. 4.4 Consultation on the draft Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management, the Environmental Report and the Non-Technical Summary The Environmental Report and associated Non-Technical Summary were consulted upon alongside the draft Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management with statutory consultees (and the public) (between 15 November 2012 and 31 January 2013). Following the end of the consultation period in January 2013, comments from statutory consultees (and the public) were reviewed and the strategy and Final SEA were prepared. The Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management took account of the recommendations suggested within the SEA. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 12

18 5 MONITORING Monitoring is an on-going process, integral to the implementation of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management and a requirement of the SEA process. The proposed monitoring framework was designed to focus mainly on significant environmental effects identified during the SEA, including effects: That indicates a likely breach of international, national or local legislation, recognised guidelines or standards. That may give rise to irreversible damage, with a view to identifying trends before such damage is caused. Where there was uncertainty in the SEA, and where monitoring would enable preventative or mitigation measures to be taken. A monitoring framework is presented in the Environmental Report which identifies the factors that should be monitored and when. Monitoring should occur throughout the lifetime of the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management. 6 WHAT NEXT? The Environmental Report and Non-Technical Summary have now been consulted upon alongside the Cambridgeshire Local Strategy for Flood Risk Management to all key stakeholders (including statutory consultees and the public) for comment. The Environmental Report and Non-Technical Summary now represent the SEA of the final Cambridgeshire Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and include an assessment / incorporation of amendments / comments received during the consultation period. Monitoring will commence once the strategy has been approved and published. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited Page 13