Why does the Cumbria Flood Partnership exist?

Migration of the governance: Cumbria Floods Action Plan to be owned by the evolving Cumbria Strategic Floods Partnership.

(evolving new governance structure)• Expanded membership e.g. Network rail, NGOs, Trusts

• Expanded solutions, Natural Flood Risk Management and Community Resilience• Extended timescale – 25 year horizon

• Multiple sources of funding

(catalyst for change)Implementation of 5 Principles

•Community based decision making•Catchment approach•Integrated solutions•Collaborative working•Evolution & learning

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December

2015

Autumn/

Winter

2016