Sheffield’s flood-risk strategy set for approval

The plan is a response to the damage the city suffered during the floods of 2007. The city’s council has been working with communities where the risk of flooding was greatest to put plans into place and support them when those areas are in danger of flooding.

Flood wardens have been trained by the Environment Agency to improve communications locally and to help co-ordinate the local plans. The Environment Agency has widened and de-silted many of the city’s rivers.

The detailed Flood Risk Management Strategy for Sheffield has now been published by Sheffield City Council and the Environment Agency following wide-ranging consultation with local people, organisations and businesses.

Coun Jack Scott, the council’s cabinet member for environment, recycling and streetscene, said: “Sheffield is a city of rivers and this is really important for our environment. Because of this, we also know there is a risk of flooding.

“As the effects of climate change become more apparent, we are likely to see more flooding, so we need to take action.”