Preparing for emergencies How we work with councils and emergency services to support communities during and after major flooding events. About flood risk management An outline of Staffordshire County Council’s role in leading and coordinating local flood risk management. Local flood risk management strategy An overview of our strategy for managing local flood risks, aligned with the Environment Agency’s national approach. Information for planners and developers Guidance on drainage strategy requirements for planning applications to ensure effective flood risk management. Flood studies and investigations Details of our statutory duty to conduct preliminary flood risk assessments under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009. Applying for consent for watercourse works Information on obtaining consent for works affecting ordinary watercourses within Staffordshire. Flood questionnaire If you have experienced flooding within Staffordshire that affected property (not just highway) please complete our online survey Flood risk governance structure Explains shared responsibilities for flood risk management under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Register of structures and features Explains shared responsibilities for flood risk management under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. Regulation of ordinary watercourses Riparian landowners must maintain water flow, while authorities can enforce repairs and flood prevention based on risk. Flooding and drainage Learn about flooding and drainage responsibilities and how they affect local communities.
Preparing for emergencies How we work with councils and emergency services to support communities during and after major flooding events.
About flood risk management An outline of Staffordshire County Council’s role in leading and coordinating local flood risk management.
Local flood risk management strategy An overview of our strategy for managing local flood risks, aligned with the Environment Agency’s national approach.
Information for planners and developers Guidance on drainage strategy requirements for planning applications to ensure effective flood risk management.
Flood studies and investigations Details of our statutory duty to conduct preliminary flood risk assessments under the Flood Risk Regulations 2009.
Applying for consent for watercourse works Information on obtaining consent for works affecting ordinary watercourses within Staffordshire.
Flood questionnaire If you have experienced flooding within Staffordshire that affected property (not just highway) please complete our online survey
Flood risk governance structure Explains shared responsibilities for flood risk management under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Register of structures and features Explains shared responsibilities for flood risk management under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Regulation of ordinary watercourses Riparian landowners must maintain water flow, while authorities can enforce repairs and flood prevention based on risk.
Flooding and drainage Learn about flooding and drainage responsibilities and how they affect local communities.
