Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Following regulations introduced by the Welsh Government, Sustainable Drainage Systems will become mandatory for new property developments in Wales from next year.
Sustainable Drainage Systems, or ‘SuDS’, use the landscape and natural vegetation to control the flow of surface water and reduce the risk of flooding. This can take the form of ponds, permeable paving and swales, which slow down the discharge of surface water more than conventional piped drainage.
As part of the regulations, ‘SuDS Approving Bodies’ will be set up within every local authority to approve drainage plans. The SAB or local planning authorities will have powers to issue enforcement notices to a developer who breaches the requirements. Developers will have a right of appeal to Welsh Government against the decision of a SAB.
Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn said: “Surface water flooding can have a devastating impact on communities and our economy. The recent flooding we’ve seen in parts of Wales have underlined the need to adapt to the challenges of climate change. Around 163,000 properties in Wales are at risk of surface water flooding. Employing sustainable drainage systems are estimated to reduce flood damage by up to 30 per cent. Until now, the uptake of SuDS has been low. These regulations will help reduce flood risk and improve water quality, while also introducing homes for wildlife within new housing developments.”
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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