Our goals
The council’s approach to flood risk management is guided by the outcomes and recommendations of the following documents:
- Lambeth Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (PDF 3.1MB)
- Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan
- Surface Water Management Plan (PDF 40.4MB)
- London Surface Water Strategy
- National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England on Gov.UK
Our primary aims are to:
- support residents and businesses to understand and reduce their risk of flooding
- increase the volume of water drained by systems which mimic natural processes
- fulfil the statutory duties outlined above