The Environment Agency is the organisation responsible for flood defence and flood warning in England and Wales as well as the issuing of flood warnings to the public, and it reports directly to central government.
Bath & North East Somerset Council works closely with the Environment Agency and the emergency services to plan for and respond to flooding events that may threaten life, safety and property.
In addition to these important measures, members of the public can take steps to prepare themselves for floods. A range of practical hints and tips relating to what to do before, during and after a flood are provided by the Environment Agency.
To ask for advice or discuss a flooding problem in a specific location in Bath & North East Somerset, contact Council Connect Day 01225 39 4041 or Out of Hours (evening) 01225 47 7477 or email councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
A £325,000 project to provide flood protection for properties most at risk from flooding in Chew Magna involving 69 households is now complete following a project overseen by Bath & North East Somerset Council & Chew Magna Parish Council with funding provided by DEFRA / Environment Agency. See related documents for a copy of the Project Closure Report.