30 November 2007

This meeting, organised by South Yorkshire Green Business Club and the Sheffield Property and Regeneration Committee (SPARC) was very well attended. Over 60 people heard presentations from the Council and Environment Agency, and a lively question and answer session followed.  Policy and Representation Manager Helen Rana handed out a booklet outlining the Chamber's ongoing activities to support companies affected by flooding. The Environment Agency encouraged participants to sign up to the flood warning system www.environment-agency.gov.uk.   Please click on the links to download the relevant documents.  

Presentations:
9.10am How the flood happened. Who is responsible for what with regard to flooding?
Peter Holmes, Flood Risk Manager, Environment Agency 
EA Roles and Responsibilities

9.40am What is the council doing?
John Charlton, Streetforce, Sheffield City Council
Learning from Floods

10.00am Strategic planning of new developments
Simon Ogden, Head of City Development, Sheffield City Council

10.15am What the Environment Agency is doing and what your company should be doing
Peter Holmes, Flood Risk Manager, Environment Agency 
Flooding - it can happen to you

Flood Q&A session.