The Flood Prevention and Land Drainage Act 1997 ensures that West Dunbartonshire Council carries out flood prevention duties, an outline of the requirements is detailed below:
The Act requires the Council to:
- Periodically assess specific areas to determine whether there is a likelihood of flooding.
- Maintain the efficiency of flood defences and watercourses in order to reduce the likelihood of flooding.
- Act upon our statutory duty to implement flood prevention measures.
- Publish a report every 2 years on the actions taken and further measures proposed, together with a recording of the occurrences of flooding of land since 26th November 1997.
Download the latest version of the Flood Prevention and Mitigation Report (455KB .pdf document).
The Council will, in addition:
- Respond to public concerns over specific flood events
- Seek maximum funding and specific approvals from the Scottish Office
- Use specialist consultants to assist in and review the Council's proposals
- Liase closely with all interested parties who can facilitate flood risk reductions
- Prepare guidelines for road and housing developers to follow, and take account of, in their operations
- Maintain and develop information systems to enable Council Departments to take flooding aspects fully into account
- Increase efficiency and coverage of flood warning systems.
Gully Cleaning
Blocked gullies cause flooding as rainwater is unable to drain away. If you have a problem please telephone (01389) 737633 or email heed@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
Contact Us
If you have a query regarding whether or not the Council has adopted your street or about Public Utility street works please telephone (01389) 737633 or email heed@west-dunbarton.gov.uk.
