Land Drainage and Flood Defence Responsibilities

Outline of responsibilities and statutes Government department Environment Agency Internal Drainage Boards Local authorities Riparian owners Differentiation between land drainage and sewerage Development either side of the watercourse Extension of the main river designation of watercourses Development planning and development control problems Flood plain problems Roadside ditches Culverted watercourses Grants and contributions Mining subsidence and land drainage Sea defence and coast protection Land drainage and the environment Bibliography Appendices