The council is a Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), one of the duties of a LLFA is to investigate and produce reports on flooding where it considers it necessary or appropriate.
The investigation will examine the cause of the flood and examine the role of flood risk management authorities that may be involved and also what is proposed in response to the flood.
The legislation that gives the council powers and duties is set out under S19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.