The proposals are set out in a consultation paper designed to establish a framework within which sustainable flood risk management in Scotland will operate more effectively than at present. They will ensure that there is no duplication of effort, and that the flood risk management process is simplified and better co-ordinated. Local authorities, who are accountable to local communities, and best able to judge the needs of their areas, will continue to be responsible for implementing flood alleviation measures. However, individual local authorities cannot operate in isolation.

The consultation document and accompanying material are available from the Scottish Government website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations.