Decision details

To give authority to incur expenditure of £1,159,000 for a capital scheme to develop a design for a flood alleviation scheme at Mickletown and for the construction of the scheme.

To give authority to drawdown the Section 106 contribution to fund the delivery of this scheme.

The Director of City Development submitted a report which provided an update of the work that had already been undertaken in respect of the scheme to reduce flood risk in Mickletown and which specifically highlighted the flooding issues within the area. Also, the report sought authority to incur expenditure which was required to take the scheme through to completion.

The Board noted a Member’s comment that the proposals would be welcomed by the local Flood Group who had been engaged throughout the process.  

RESOLVED –

(a)  That authority be provided to incur expenditure of £1,159,000 for a capital scheme to develop a design for a flood alleviation scheme at Mickletown and for the construction of the scheme;

(b)  That the authority required to drawdown the Section 106 contribution to fund the delivery of this scheme, be approved;

(c)  That the necessary authority be delegated to the Director of City Development, to enable the Director to agree authority to spend (ATS) approvals for the scheme, subject to agreement with the Executive Member for Environment and Active Lifestyles.

Regular consultation and engagement has been carried out and will continue at regular intervals with the local residents group throughout the development of the project. This is done through regular meetings with the flood group.

Ward Councillors have been consulted throughout the development of the scheme. This has been through both the meetings with the residents group and briefings on the scheme.

Consultation on the proposed scheme at Pit Lane has taken place as required with the previous application for planning permission.

Ward Members, Local Residents, Landowners, Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.