CIWEM published a report last week which identifies that only a third of local authorities have sufficient resources to manage flood risk sustainably.

This comes days after flash flooding has impacted the south of the UK. A growing problem that is becoming increasingly common due to our changing climate.

With it looking increasingly likely that Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act will be enacted next year, this will only increase pressure on our Local Authorities who are already under-resourced and under-funded.

The CIWEM report identifies areas where improvements could be made, including increased co-operation of all risk management authorities, improved leadership within authorities and clarity across organisations.

At PJA we understand the pressures that Lead Local Flood Authorities face, and the ever-growing skills gap within the flood risk sector in both the public and private sector.

Action is required to bring more people into our industry and up-skill all parties to better understand flood risk and associated solutions to ensure long term resilience to flooding in the UK.

For more information, guidance or to talk through training opportunities, please contact:

Alison Caldwell, Associate Director
T: 07976 482 210
E: [email protected]

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