River Rea Flood Risk Over 1000 homes have been identified as being at flood risk from rivers across the Rea catchment Flooding in 2008 and 2016 affected a number of communities and left key local and national businesses facing significant financial losses Several other events have been recorded across the catchment The ScaleRiver Reaof the Partnership Task - LocationNechells Digbeth Selly Oak and Edgbaston SP North Stonehouse Brook SP South The Bourn Longbridge Kings Norton Northfield Identifying and Engaging with Partners Re - active Engagement Interactive Bespoke Prospectus Embedded Planning Advice Senior “Buy In” – Strategic Vision Partnership Website Pro - active Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Plan Future Focus Event Compelling Evidence and Visuals The Rea Catchment Partnership What Does Partnership Working Look Like? OR Current Focus – Key Communities Selly Oak & Selly Park North Selly Park South The Bourn & Stirchley Scheme Development Principles Shared Consultant Resource • Joint Scheme Development • Clear Understanding of Partner Objectives Shared Ownership of Risk • Joint Investment from Outset • Identification of Efficiencies Clear Communication Throughout • Understanding of Organisation Processes • Independent Verification and Assurance Selly Park South Selly Park South The Benefits 220 Properties Benefitting from Reduced Flood Risk Reduction of Flood Risk to Local Industry and Business Improvements to Security and Amenity Enhancements to Access Routes – Ashbrook Driveway and Cycle Paths Maintenance Agreement with BCC Selly Park North June 2016 Flood Event The Scheme The Benefits 150 Properties Benefitting from Reduced Flood Risk Reduction of Flood Risk to Pershore Road Environmental and Amenity Enhancements Potential for Creation of Community Group with Support from Wildlife Trust Enabling Growth and Job Creation Innovation and Adaptability Concept to Construction in Under 18 months Parallel Processes Use of Contributor Resources and Funding Established Understanding of Strategic Vision Engagement and Communication Genuine Partnership and Shared Ownership Adaptable Approach to Planning Led by Contributor Hybrid Application – Development Facilitating Scheme The Result Selly Park N&S In Numbers Properties Benefitting (1% + CC) 370 Total Scheme Costs £6.5 Million FDGiA Contributions £3 Million Public Contributions £800k Private Contributions £2.7 Million Learning Points – Challenges Overcome Identification of Key Individuals/Opportunities Understanding Partner Requirements and Synergies Aligning Timescales - Assurance vs Profit Delivery Mechanisms – Frameworks vs Preferred Contractors Using the Planning System to Enable Relationships - Floodplain Development vs Floodplain in Living Rooms Management of Public Engagement – Private vs Public Legal Agreements – Consistency vs Partner Requirements Partnership Principles www.reacatchmentpartnership.co.uk Shared Vision Shared Resource Shared Ownership of Risk Clear and Varied Communication Openness to Opportunities and New Ways of Working Outcomes not Process Thank you Any Questions?.