We are now responsible for managing and preventing flooding in the city. We will manage the impact of surface water flooding where it occurs and coordinate the work of our partners helping us deal with the situation (such as the Environment Agency*).
Why are we doing this?
These new responsibilities follow on from the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Flood Risk Regulations 2009, which direct us to act as the lead agency for flooding management and prevention in Leicester.
We'll publish an overview of this legislation on this page soon.
Areas at risk
Some areas in Leicester are more naturally at risk from flooding than others.
We are working on several projects to help predict what areas in the city are more at risk from surface water flooding and why.
Find out more about what areas are at risk.
Assessing the risks
We've produced a special report that assessed the risk of flooding in Leicester.
The report entitled "Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment" was approved by the City Mayor, Peter Soulsby, and his cabinet in July 2011.
This report has also been submitted to the Environment Agency, who confirmed it met the requirements of the Flood Risk Regulations 2009.
Download your copy at the bottom of this page.
How do floods occur?
Flooding can come from different water sources, which include rivers, large brooks, small watercourses, heavy rainfall or sewers overflowing.
Reporting a flood
If it's an emergency call 999. You can also report floods to us by calling 0116 252 7000 (or 0116 254 4344 outside office hours).
Some floods should be reported to other organisations (such as Severn Trent Water* on 0800 783 4444).
Need more information?
Email or call our Flood Risk Manager, Philip Thompson, on 0116 223 2013.
*Leicester City Council is not responsible for the content and services on external websites.
