Wraysbury Parish Council Meeting 16-9-2024 (Item 7)
Today Wraysbury Parish Council (like many others) has little or no support from the Authorities when it comes to land drainage infrastructure maintenance. The Floods and Water Management Act 2010 could have incorporated a duty on those who are deemed responsible – but it failed. Small communities have been missed. It is likely that the various flood defence funding streams will be limited and/or non-existent for decades to come. The responsibility (and duty) to maintain ordinary watercourse drainage channels lies with the riparian owners. I recommend that WPC sets up a local Flood Action Group to monitor and promote local interests. You will need to help yourselves. Below is a proposed strategy that may help with Wraysbury Parish Council management of the Wraysbury Drain. My best advice: ‘It is vital that the local land drainage infrastructure is maintained in a condition fit-for-purpose throughout the year’