Have your say on the future of flood risk management of the River Tame.
Background information
The River Tame is the largest tributary of the River Trent. The total catchment is approximately 1500 square kilometres and the river is 100 kilometres long. Over 1.7 million people live within the area.
The River Tame starts as two distinct watercourses: the Oldbury Arm and the Willenhall Arm. These combine at Bescot and continue eastwards through Birmingham before changing direction at Water Orton. The river then flows north through Tamworth to the confluence with the River Trent.
It has a number of major tributaries. The most significant are the Ford Brook, River Rea, River Cole, River Blythe and the River Anker.
We are seeking your views on the proposals outlined in the Public Engagement document and the Environmental Report.
Flood Risk
There are 3,100 residential and commercial properties at risk from flooding. In the future this could rise to 5,400 properties as a result of the impact of climate change on flood levels.
Public Engagement document
The Public Engagement document summarises our draft proposals for managing flood risk in the area for the next 100 years. Please click on the link below to view the document.
Copies of the Public Engagement document are available at Aston Library, Birmingham Central Library, Castle Vale Library, Tamworth Library, and Walsall Community Library. Full addresses listed below.
Public Consultation Sessions
We are holding four public consultation sessions. At each of these sessions we will provide targeted area information where residents can discuss any concerns they may have about our proposals and offer local knowledge that may influence our final plans.
Tamworth & Fazeley – Friday 29 May 2009 – 3pm to 8pm
Tamyouth (Youth Centre), Spinning School Lane, Tamworth B79 7JN
Witton & Perry Bar – Friday 5 June 2009 - 3pm to 8pm
St Johns Church Centre, Church Road, Perry Barr B42 2LB
Castle Vale & Bromford – Friday 12 June 2009 – 4.30pm to 9pm
The Firs and Bromford Sports and Community Centre, Cameronian Croft, Bromford, Birmingham B36 8UB
Oldbury – Friday 19 June 2009 – 4.30pm to 9pm
Community Centre, Hurst Road, Smethwick B67 6ND
The following public notice has been insterted into the Birminham Mail and Tamworth Herald in advance of the consultation period.
Environmental Assessment
As part of the Tame Strategy we have undertaken an assessment of the environmental impacts of the proposals. We have carried out a Strategic Environmental Assessment and produced an Environmental Report. Below is a non-technical summary of the Environmental Report:
Copies of the full Environmental Report are available for viewing at our offices in Solihull. If you would like a copy of the documents on CD, please call 0370 8506506 or email rivertamestrategy@environment-agency.gov.uk
Copies of the Environmental Report and the Public Engagement document are available at the following locations:
Aston Library
Albert Road
Birmingham
B6 5NQ
Birmingham Central Library
Local Studies and History Services
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
B3 3HQ
Castle Vale Library
Spitfire House
10 High Street
Castle Vale
B35 7PR
Sandwell Information Services
Central Library
High Street
West Bromwich
B70 8DZ
Tamworth Library
Corporation Street
Tamworth
Staffs
B79 7DN
Walsall Community Library
Lichfield Street
Walsall
WS1 1TR
You can also write to:
River Tame Strategy Consultation
Environment Agency
Olton Court
10 Warwick Road
Olton
Solihull
B92 7HX
