SuDS and SABS - getting started?
This free seminar will help to overcome the uncertainty around SuDS and SABs by looking at what some local authorities are already doing to adopt SuDS components.
It will also provide an overview and opportunity to discuss how other local authorities are preparing themselves to maintain SuDS ahead of the implementation of Schedule 3.
Ticket information
This event is free to attend.
Delegates from Local Authorities and developers will be prioritised*.
Limited to ONE person from each organisation*.
*Please note that if the event becomes fully subscribed, we may have to review your registration (with the possibility of cancellation).
Presentations and discussions wlll be videoed and made available to everyone post-event.
Background
No, we don’t have all the answers! However, as time goes on and the benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are recognised by more local authorities, clients and practitioners desiring and delivering SuDS, with many stakeholders gearing themselves up to appropriately allocate responsibilities for their long term maintenance.
Over recent months some local authorities have been preparing for the implementation of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act and the National Standards for SuDS by publishing local SuDS guidance, starting internal dialogues and external partnerships to help manage the SuDS approval process (should it be introduced). Some local authorities are adopting SuDS components (and have been for years) and others are trialling a SuDS Approval Body (SAB) process, but using existing legislation.
This seminar will be of particular interest to those getting to grips with approaches to manage the SAB approval process and / or want to know what they can do now to make progress.
What is clear is that there are a variety of approaches and attitudes towards SuDS delivery and this seminar will provide an opportunity to share challenges and solutions!
Delegates will gain:
- An understanding of mechanisms and processes to adopt SuDS within current regulatory frameworks
- An opportunity to hear how some local authorities are beginning to prepare themselves for the implementation of Schedule 3
- An opportunity to share concerns and approaches with peers about SuDS implementation, the SAB process and potential implementation of Schedule 3
Programme
14:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
14:30 Chairman’s introduction
Fola Ogunyoye, Royal Haskoning DHV
14:40 Delivering SuDS in Oxfordshire - getting on with it
Gordon Hunt, Oxfordshire County Council
Gordon’s presentation will provide an overview of approaches to maintain SuDS, the regulatory frameworks used and the potential funding mechanisms. He’ll also discuss how the Standards may influence their approach to future SuDS evaluation and maintenance.
15:05 Delivering SuDS in Leicestershire - early experiences
Mark Danvers, Leicestershire County Council
Mark will provide an overview of the approach to adopt SuDS on a development. The presentation will cover what worked and areas for improvement as they go forward and prepare for implementation of Schedule 3.
15.30 Delivering SuDS in Cambridgeshire - getting started
Sass Pledger, Cambridgeshire County Council
Sass will provide an overview of the work the Council has undertaken with their partners to get ready for the implementation of Schedule 3 and their aspirations (in advance of the implementation of Schedule 3).
15.55 Delivering SuDS in Bracknell - getting started
Kevin Tidy, Bracknell Forest Council
Kevin will discuss the work that his unitary authority has undertaken to get ready for the implementation of the Schedule 3 and provide a commentary of some of the challenges and solutions relating to implementation.
16:20 Discussion
17:00 Close
Where?
CIRIA, Griffin Court, 15 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9PN
CPD
This event has a value of 2.5 hours towards your CPD (As recognised by ICE, CIOB, RICS, CIBSE, IstructE).
Booking
If you are unable to book online, please contact Patrick Williams on 0207 549 3308 or return the booking form by post or fax.