My suggestions for the topics the enquiry might want to consider are as follows:

1.  Is there enough flood level monitoring on the Thames and how well is information on river levels translated in the flood warnings down stream?

2.  Is there enough advice given to households at high risk of flooding with regard to:

i.    simple flood defence measures that can be taken on domestic properties;

ii.    should grants be provided to households to encourage "self help"?

Peter Sloman

Chief Executive, Oxford City Council

August 2007