LDC has been successfully working in partnership and delivering Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects with the Sussex Flow Initiative (SFI) and Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust (OART) since 2016.
This report sets out the next steps for NFM in Lewes district, which encompasses the Ouse and Eastern Adur catchments. The broad strategic aims are to mitigate flood risk, improve water quality and availability and enhance biodiversity in the catchment area.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/11/2022
Decision due: 8 Dec 2022 by Lewes District Council Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Matthew Bird, Cabinet member for sustainability matthew.bird@lewes.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Service Delivery
Department: Service Delivery
Contact: Jane Goodall, Environment Lead Email: Jane.Goodall@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk Tel: 01273 484383, Ellen Miller, Specialist Advisor Coastal Projects (Green Consultancy) Email: ellen.miller@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk Tel: 01273 085371.
Consultation process
Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (if requested)