River Hull Integrated Strategy Public Consultation

River Hull Integrated Strategy Public Consultation

The Advisory Board, looking at flood risk, has launched a public consultation on the preferred options for the River Hull Integrated Catchment Strategy. Residents and Businesses are invited to give their views on the proposals by Wednesday, 31 December.

The board has examined options culminating in a proposed £45 million plan to reduce flood risk to residents and businesses in Hull and the East Riding over the next six years. The preferred option includes removing sunken boats and dredging the river, along with increased pumping and new gates at the river mouth to reduce the effect of the tide.

Public consultation events will be held in a ‘Flood Bus’ where information will be available, including animated displays and plans. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and capture comments. In addition to the public consultation events there will be invited consultation events for Ward members, Parish Councils and drainage board members in the study area.

The flood bus will be visiting:

  • Beverley’s on Saturday, 29 November, from 10am-3pm
  • Hull’s King Edward Street on Thursday, 4 December, from 11am-8pm
  • Driffield’s Middle Street South on Saturday, 6 December, from 10am-3pm.

Graham Stuart, Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness and chair of the River Hull Advisory Board, said: “East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been working alongside many different agencies, including the National Farmers Union, the Environment Agency, Yorkshire Water, the Internal Drainage Board, Natural England and a panel of community representatives, to ensure this strategy meets the needs of residents and is achievable.  The preferred options have been drawn from a wealth of local knowledge and experience from who have lived and worked alongside the river for many years.

“I’ve been really impressed by the dedication and commitment of all the members of the board; I hope residents will find the time to take a look at the strategy and make comments so that we can get the plan into action and bring lasting benefit to those living and working in the River Hull catchment area.”

Councillor Chris Matthews, cabinet portfolio holder for infrastructure, highways and emergency planning at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The council takes the issue of flooding very seriously and by working together through the River Hull Advisory Board aims to identify flood risk, understand the causes of flooding and develop flood alleviation projects that will help reduce the risk of flooding for thousands of residential and business properties”.

“The public exhibitions will provide an opportunity to collect constructive feedback from local residents and communities and help formalise proposals to assist in funding bids for work.”

Councillor John Hewitt, cabinet portfolio holder for neighbourhoods and communities at Hull City Council, said: “Hull City Council welcomes the findings in the River Hull Integrated Catchment Strategy.

“Alongside the ongoing scheme to reduce the risk of flooding from the River Hull in the city centre, this strategy has produced a way forward for reducing flood risk on the Holderness Drain and for managing surface water in Bransholme and Kingswood.  Flooding in the city is from a combination of all sources such as tidal, river, surface water and sewer.

“This piece of partnership work has looked at all sources and shows the efficiencies and benefits of taking this integrated approach to mitigate the risks.”

More information about the strategy can be found at www.eastriding.gov.uk/riverhull including an animated computer simulation showing the effect of sunken vessels.



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