Welcome to the first instalment in our Flood Risk Assessments webinar series. This webinar provides a practical introduction to Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) and their critical role in planning and development.

In this interactive session, Lucy Antell, Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant at Arthian, and David Hughes, Chartered Civil Engineer and Technical Lead for the Water Environment team at Arthian, guide you through the fundamentals of FRAs. Drawing on extensive experience delivering flood risk and drainage assessments across the UK, they explain what FRAs are, when they are required, and how they are applied in practice.

Lucy and David explore how flood data, mapping, modelling, and professional judgement are combined to produce clear, robust assessments that support planning applications, development design, and infrastructure projects. The session covers a range of flood sources and demonstrates how FRAs are used to assess risk, inform mitigation and resilience measures, and support sound, evidence-led decision‑making.

Designed for those new to flood risk as well as practitioners looking to refresh their understanding, this webinar offers a clear, practical overview grounded in real‑world experience from across the UK water and flood risk sector.