Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision Made
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
This report provides Members with information on a consultation being undertaken by the Environment Agency on an amendment to the River Medway (Flood Relief) Act 1976 that is required in order to deliver the Leigh Expansion and Hildenborough Embankment Scheme. The scheme affects a small area of land within Tunbridge Wells Borough, within the parish of Bidborough. It is recommended that the amendments are supported in light of the benefits that the scheme will deliver to residents and businesses in Tonbridge and Hildenborough.
RESOLVED –
REASON FOR DECISION:
To increase storage of flood water that would reduce the risk to homes and businesses in Tonbridge and Hildenborough.
Report author: Sharon Evans
Publication date: 05/12/2019
Date of decision: 05/12/2019
Decided at meeting: 05/12/2019 - Cabinet
Effective from: 13/12/2019
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