The Committee gave consideration
to a report highlighting the launch of a Scottish Government Consultation on
Flood Resilience Strategy which had a closing date of 13 August 2024.
Decision
The Environment, Development and
Infrastructure Committee –
1.
noted the Flood Resilience Strategy consultation announced by the
Scottish Government on 20th May 2024 with a closing date of 13th August 2024;
2.
agreed that given the timescale for responding, that the formal response
to the consultation from the Council be prepared with the final response being
delegated to the Executive Director with responsibility for Road and
Infrastructure Services in consultation with the Chair of the Environment
Development and Infrastructure Committee (who is also the Policy Lead for
Roads, Transport and Amenity Servies), the Leader, Leader of the largest
Opposition Group and the Policy Lead for Climate Change; and
3.
noted that a copy of the Council’s response would be presented to the
Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee at its meeting in
September 2024.
(Reference: Report by
Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services
dated May 2024, submitted)