We investigate significant floods to find their cause. You can view our past flood investigation reports.
Information about how flood risk is considered in land use planning and the surface water planning consultee role.
Dorset Council is responsible for managing flood risk from local sources such as watercourses, surface water and groundwater.
Long term plans examining how best to protect Weymouth from flooding are being considered by Dorset Council
Details of the permission required to work on an ordinary watercourse (not main river).