COP26 and net zero

Recognising councils as key to tackling climate change

Innes Thomson

Innes Thomson is Chief Executive of the Association of Drainage Authorities.

When the rain comes

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Climate change and the pressure to build more homes increases the need to find new and effective ways of managing surface water – particularly in urban areas, and especially for new developments.

Managing flood risk

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When it comes to appointments to outside bodies, sitting on your local internal drainage board doesn’t sound like the most dynamic position for a councillor keen to make a difference to their local community.