ACRE/NALC survey on planning for flood resilience

1. ACRE/NALC survey questions for Parish Councils to assess their involvement in planning for flood resilience.

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NALC the National Association of Local Councils is collaborating with ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) on a joint survey to progress action 20 from the Rural Flood Resilience Partnership Action Plan around assisting communities to plan for flooding. This follows a positive Rural Flood Resilience Partnership webinar at the end of March, 2025. We are keen to explore how we can support NALC member councils in meeting the needs of our members so that anything which ACRE/NALC subsequently develop is appropriate for parish councils. This short 5 minute survey asking parish councils what information they need in respect of planning for flood resilience will be very helpful so that any proposed activity is relevant to future parish council needs.

The deadline for survey completion (we request ideally one submission per parish council, please) is 23:45 on Friday 29 August 2025.

If you would like to see a copy of the questions before you respond, you can view a copy here ACRE NALC survey on planning for flood resilience

 

 

 

1. What is the name of your parish or town council? *

 

2. Which county area is your council located in? *

 

3. Does your area have a history of flooding? *

 

4. Is flood risk identified as a priority in your council’s current plans or policies? *

 

5. Has your council developed or contributed to a local flood resilience or emergency plan? *

 

6. Are you aware of the Environment Agency’s flood risk maps and tools? *

 

7. Has your council engaged with local residents or businesses about flood risk or resilience?  *

 

8. What methods have you used to engage the community? (Select all that apply)

 

9. Have you worked with any of the following on flood resilience? (Select all that apply) if none, skip to the next question

 

10. What are the biggest challenges your council faces in planning for flood resilience?  *

 

11. Has your council developed a Neighbourhood Plan?  *