We would like to hear your views on the East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2027 – 2037.

The East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2027 – 2037 (LFRMS) will replace the existing East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy 2016 – 2026.

The draft document can be downloaded from the section labelled “Related” at the bottom of this page.

The consultation period runs from 27 July 2026 to 18 October 2026. All feedback must to be received by 11.59 pm on 18 October 2026.

Why your views matter

The survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You can use the ‘Save and come back later…’ button at the end of each page if you don’t want to complete the survey all in one go.

If you need support to take part or need the survey printed or in an alternative format please get in touch using the contact details provided.

You can view the strategy in the plan pack in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of this page.

To provide your feedback, you can:

• Complete the online survey below
• Email: flood.strategy@eastsussex.gov.uk 
• Post: East Sussex County Council, Flood Risk Management Team, Communities Economy & Transport, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE
  • If you email or post feedback, please include the reference ‘LFRMS 2027 – 2037 consultation’. We can only accept comments during the consultation period, and they must be received by 11.59 pm on the 18 October 2026.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us by email flood.strategy@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Thank you for taking the time to look at these proposals.

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