Flood risk management

Caerphilly County Borough Council is a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) as defined by the Flood and Water Management Act (FWMA), 2010.  Here you will find information and guidance on our role, responsibilities and duties as an LLFA.

• Flooding - report an issue

  Who to contact if you are experiencing flooding or are at risk of flooding.

  Flooding advice and assistance

  The recent flooding events in Caerphilly county borough has affected thousands of properties and many residents and businesses are now facing the devastating clean-up operation.

  Flood risk management - our responsibilities

  Our responsibilities and duties as a Lead Local Flooding Authority (LLFA)

• Flooding preparedness

  Flooding can happen very quickly and suddenly so the time to think about it is now and not wait until it happens.

  Consent to work on an ordinary watercourse

  How to apply for consent to undertake works on or near a watercourse 

  Flooding and drainage policies and guidance

  Our strategies, plans and policies relating to flood risk management

• Sustainable Drainage Approval Body (SAB)

  New developments of more than one house or where the construction area is of 100m2 or more will require sustainable drainage to manage on-site surface water.