The District Councils maintain their duties under the Land Drainage Act. They have specific powers for:
- Implementing and maintaining flood defences on ordinary watercourses which are not the responsibility of the Internal Drainage Board.
- The preparation of development plans and making decisions on planning applications based on planning policy
- Managing flood risk on Ordinary Watercourses
For contact details and more information about your district/borough council’s responsibility, find your local council on the Government website.