A pioneering sustainable drainage system (SuDS) on the iconic Portobello Road in west London will help to reduce flood risk for a community affected by major flooding in 2021. The pilot scheme, funded through Flood Ready London and delivered by Kensington and Chelsea Council in partnership with the Portobello Flood Action Group, is testing innovative drainage technology ahead of a larger rollout planned for 2027. The system uses specialist units to capture and temporarily sto