Appendix 5, Lead Member for Transport and Environment

Committee report · Lead Member for Transport and Environment · Mon 8 Sep 2025 · East Sussex County Council · agenda item 14

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The policy is based on statutory duties including the Highways Act 1980 and the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. p22 p23

Highway drainage maintenance, including inspection, cleansing, repairs and flood response during severe weather, is delivered through the council's term maintenance contract by a contractor. p6 p7 p10

The council monitors the contractor's performance against Key Performance Indicators defined in the Drainage Asset Management Plan. p11

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p6· Contribute to wider objectives for resilience, environmental protection, and climate adaptation. Policy Statement The Council is committed to a risk-based, lifecycle approach to drainage asset management. Resources are directed to the most critical assets and highest-risk locations, ensuring effective surface water management, minimising flooding, and supporting climate adaptation. The policy aligns with statutory duties, national best practice and The Council’s Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy. It provides the framework for the Drainage Asset Management Plan 2025–2030, which contains operational standards and performance targets. Delivery Model and Contractor Role Highway drainage services are delivered through The Council’s term maintenance contract. The Contractor is responsible for:
p7· Delivering routine and reactive drainage maintenance, including inspection, cleansing, and repairs.
p10· Supporting flood response during severe weather events.
p11· Managing and regulating connections to the highway drainage system. The Council monitors The Contractor’s performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators, as defined in the Drainage Asset Management Plan.
p22· Highways Act 1980 – duty to maintain highways, including drainage.
p23· Flood and Water Management Act 2010 – duties as Lead Local Flood Authority.

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