Flood Risk Management

We lead Local Flood Authorities to deliver holistic solutions and secure external funding for mitigation schemes.

Our Services

We provide client-facing services to Lead Local Flood Authorities throughout the country. Our strategic management of flood risk programmes is driven by Local Flood Risk Management Strategies that we create and maintain for our clients. We coordinate risk management authorities to manage flood risk holistically, acknowledging that water doesn’t adhere to political boundaries. This ranges from catchment-based planning and investigations following flooding incidents to the development of drainage proposals for future developments and the championing of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and environmental improvements. 

We have a leading role in this industry, with well-established relationships across all stakeholders, including water companies and the Environment Agency. We have an impressive track record of accessing external funding to enhance local understanding of flood risk and the progression of mitigation schemes. 

Case Studies

SuDS for Hounslow Schools

Metis designs and implements Sustainable Drainage Solutions (SuDS) for two Hounslow's Schools to mitigate flooding and deliver environmental benefits.

Shaping the 'Action for Silk Stream' Water Management Initiative

Learn how we contributed to shaping the Action for Silk Stream's Policy Challenge Paper. This paper focuses on retrofitting drainage and water management in urban areas.

Navigating flood risk: Our strategy for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

In late 2021, we were tasked with creating a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Required by every Lead Local Flood Authority, these strategies are vital for mitigating the effects of flooding...

Flood Risk Management Services for Multiple London Boroughs

As the single supplier of the flood risk management lot of the Highways and Transport Services Framework, Metis provide Ealing and approx. 60% of London Boroughs with consultancy support.

Planning Application Reviews

Since 2018, Metis have provided support to Lewisham’s Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) regarding their statutory consultee role for surface water drainage proposals submitted for major development.

Hounslow - Lead Local Flood Authority In-House Support

Following Metis’ assistance in creating their flood risk asset register in 2014, Metis was commissioned by Hounslow to provide regular Lead Local Flood Authority support in progressing their duties under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010).

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