The role of Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has introduced a more sustainable and modern approach to flood risk management through the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 .

The Scottish Government is guiding the implementation process of the Flood Risk Management Act and Scottish Ministers are responsible for setting the policy framework to implement the new approach.  Scottish Ministers will be responsible for approving the objectives and actions set out in Flood Risk Management Plans. 

The Scottish Government, in consultation with stakeholders, has produced Delivering Sustainable Flood Risk Management , which sets out guidance to SEPA, local authorities and Scottish Water on fulfilling our responsibilities under the Flood Risk Management Act and in particular, on steps that we should take to manage flooding in a sustainable manner. 

To find out more about the role of the Scottish Government please visit the Scottish Government website .