Decision details

Agenda item 10: Anglian Water Briefing - Update on Sewage Outflows in the District

Decision

RESOLVED:

1.     That a letter be prepared on behalf of the Committee and sent to the Secretary of State and Local MPs requesting that the following be considered and addressed:

                         i.         Water companies should be required to review their current business plans and ensure that they reflect the impact of new housing developments on service supply and demand, including the management of surface water drainage and run-off

                        ii.         The possibility of a change in the legislation regarding the status of water companies as statutory consultees in the planning process.

2.     That written responses to the questions raised by the Committee are provided by Anglian Water within 2 weeks and that the following additional information be included:

                         i.         Data for North Norfolk regarding ‘dry day’ spills, including dates, location, rainfall levels and the reasons for the spill.

                        ii.         Data regarding leakages in North Walsham for the last 12 months

                       iii.         Information setting out how Anglian Water consults and engages with landowners regarding nature-based solutions for dealing with overflows and spills – such as reed beds.

3.     That Anglian Water should attend in 6 months’ time to provide an update to the committee.

4.     To support Anglian Water’s campaign on preventing blockages by sharing information with local communities.