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Welcome to the LGFF website

The LGFF is the independent voice of local government on flooding matters and intends to give local councils a strong voice and a fair deal. 

The purpose of this website is to provide local authorities with information on LGFF as well as updates on the Forum's latest campaigns and development.

News

December 2011 - This was an interesting meeting which included some good debate.  Daniel Johns, DEFRA, presentation was quite revealing about insurance cover for people in flood risk areas. We also had lively debate on planning with Chris Blakeley, from West Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit.  Tim Farr and Cllr Derek Antrobus provided a good understanding on Regional Flood & Coastal Committees.

July 2011 - LGFF held its third meeting at WSP Group Offices in London.  The meeting updated members on the implications for Councils of the National Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy with a panel session hosted by WSP, EA, LB Greenwich & Suffolk Coastal District Council.  This was further followed up by a presentation from Defra on the Flood funding formula and investment decision-making. In the afternoon presentations from EA, Essex CC and LB Greenwich discussed the Preliminary Flood Risk Assessments. To download presentations from the day's event please click on Resources.

January 2011 -LGFF held its second meeting at WSP Group Offices.   The meeting discussed the implications for councils of the National Flood Risk Strategy with presentations from EA and Somerset County Council. Addressing the skills gap and the future funding for flood risk management. Click on resources to download presentations.

September/October 2010 - LGFF will be holding fringe events at each of the party conferences. We look forward to seeing LGFF members at our fringe events.  Click on events for further details.

July 2010 - Richard Benyon, Minister responsible for flooding, Anne McIntosh MP, Chair of the Efra Committee and Nick Starling from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) were keynote speakers at the LGFF meeting on 29 July 2010.   The Minister was keen to stress the importance of flooding as an area that needed support, though accepted that CSR would have an impact how much funding would be available. 

June 2010 - The LGFF will continue its function to give local government a strong voice and a fair deal. The focus for this year (July 2010 - 2011) will be on identifying funding and skills development opportunities and influencing upcoming flood and water management policy.