Decision details

i) Approve the implementation of the Westfield Flood Alleviation scheme at Westfield shown on drawing FRM12532711001 rev B;

ii) Give authority to incur expenditure of £502,000 on the Westfield Flood Alleviation scheme; and

iii) Agree that the Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation) will be responsible for the delivery of the scheme.

The Director of City Development submitted a report regarding the flooding issues which existed within the Westfield area in Allerton Bywater, with the report also seeking approval to implement the Westfield Flood Alleviation Scheme, and to give authority to incur expenditure on the proposed works.

In considering the submitted report, assurances were provided that the proposed scheme would not create negative impact in other areas, either upstream or downstream of this site.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the implementation of Westfield Flood Alleviation scheme at Westfield , as shown within Appendix A to the submitted report (on drawing FRM/253271/001 rev B), be approved;

(b)  That authority be given to incur expenditure of £472,000 on the Westfield Flood Alleviation scheme, funded by Leeds City Council Capital resources (£177,000) and Environment Agency grant (£295,000);

(c)  That it be noted that the Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation) will be responsible for the delivery of the scheme.

Public consultation, Exec Member briefings and public newsletters and progress meetings with relevant parties.

Local residents, parish council, ward councillors, the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water Services and all affected landowners.