This fourth Defra newsletter provides an update on SuDS implementation, and includes the draft National Standards. It also provides a link to the stakeholder-led guidance; describes the outcome of the recent survey conducted to assess local authority preparedness; and gives a summary of the table top testing exercise held with a small group of local authorities last month. Continuing the theme of previous newsletters there is also a ‘SuDS Watch case study, this time focussing on Bristol City Council’s preparations for implementation.  To read more click here