Decision - Gulley Cleansing Strategy Update 2024
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the council's own words, uneditedFollowing a Notice of Motion at Full Council in December 2023, officers are submitting this report to provide an update to the current gulley cleansing strategy that includes changes to the service due to cost increases over the last 12 months.
1) That Committee notes the change in the cleansing regime in response to increased costs within the industry as detailed in paragraphs 3.5 to 3.13 of this report. 2) That Committee notes the various factors that contribute to surface water flooding and the mitigation that is in place as set out in Appendix 1 of this report. 3) That Committee notes the drainage infrastructure maintenance backlog of £1.25 million as detailed in paragraph 4.2 of this report.
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gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 · 1995/1102 tokens · 9350ms · parsed 9 Sep 2026 12:11The document outlines flooding causes across Brighton and Hove and explains the measures currently used to reduce risks. These include drainage management, leaf clearance, surface-water planning, enforcement against improper waste disposal and partnership work with organisations including Southern Water and the Environment Agency.
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parsed- Continue participation in The Aquifer Partnership Pathfinder project.
- Present the updated Surface Water Management Plan to Committee this year.
- Take forward 10 locations identified in the plan as part of the Environment Agency-funded Feasibility Study for Surface Water Management within the Brighton and Hove catchment.
- Continue targeted gully-top cleansing and additional inspections ahead of predicted heavy rainfall when resources and funding permit.
- Investigate and take action against organisations responsible for improperly disposing of construction, commercial or cooking waste into the drainage system.