Policies, plans, reports and schemes

As part of our work in managing local flood risk we produce a number of reports and plans. We investigate incidents of flooding and, subject to funding, carry out schemes to reduce flood risk and raise awareness.

You can find out more about these in this section.

Slow the flow!

Information on the Slow the Flow project to alleviate flooding risk in Shropshire.

Preliminary flood risk assessments

This assessment identifies any flood risk areas firstly of national significance and then of local significance.

Section 19 flood investigation reports

Under S19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, we have a duty to investigate incidents of flooding.

Surface water management plans

A SWMP is a detailed investigation into local sources of flood risk such as small watercourses, piped drainage systems and overland flow routes

Flood risk and planning policy

How flooding risk is covered within our planning policy strategy and plans.

Local flood risk management strategy

Find out more about the flood risk management strategy for the Shropshire area.

Shrewsbury level 2 strategic flood risk assessment

View the information and maps relating to this risk assessment of Shrewsbury.