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CLA backs Efra committee’s findings on Draft Flood and Water Management Bill but calls for further action The CLA today (Wednesday, 23 September) said it fully supported the Commons' Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee's findings in its report on the Draft Flood and Water Management Bill. CLA President Henry Aubrey-Fletcher said: "This is an opportunity to improve a Bill that is necessary and overdue. We are pleased the Efra Committee has taken on board many of our concerns, especially those relating to local determination and Internal Drainage Boards. We hope the Government will take heed of its recommendations.
"The CLA will continue to push for an appeal mechanism so that property owners' rights are fully protected."
The CLA President added: "The burden proposed for reservoir owners should be shelved and low-risk reservoirs under 25,000 cubic metres in size should be exempt."
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