Stockport MBC Local Flood Risk Strategy (Draft)

Under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010) Stockport MBC became responsible for managing local flood risk.  The act placed a duty on SMBC to "develop, maintain and apply" a Flood Risk Management Strategy.

A first draft of that strategy has been prepared and put out to consultation.  The strategy identifies local flood risks in Stockport including several in Marple.  A future Neighbourhood Plan for Marple will need to take account of the strategy in its planning policies.

The Civic Society supports the strategy and has responded accordingly noting, however, that the consultation period of two weeks was insufficient and more and better publicity is required for a strategy of such local importance.

The complete draft strategy can be viewed HERE.   Our response can be viewed HERE