Agricultural Land and Drainage Tribunals (ALDT) and the Land Drainage Act 1991

Tender description

The Environment Agency (EA) undertakes an advisory and where necessary enforcement role for Agricultural Land and Drainage under certain sections of the Land Drainage Act 1991. The EA carries out these functions on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (the Minister), fulfilling their obligations in respect of sections 28, 29 and 30 of the Act (as amended) under a specific delegation agreement. Local Authorities play no part in the enforcement process. The Main aspects of the services required are: • The provision of technical engineering reports to ALDT on applications relating to land drainage matters covered by sections 28 and 30 of the Act • The attendance at tribunal hearings as expert witness • Work required in connection with the fulfilment of the statutory requirements of the minister and ALDT • Provision of assistance to Environment Agency enforcement staff in implementing decisions of the tribunal which have not been resolved despite interventions of ALDT secretaries and the consultant • Provision of general services to assist the Environment Agency in their responsibilities and obligations in respect of ALDT and relevant land drainage matters