New insurers have become accredited to offer Flood Re including Ageas, Oak and Allianz. Check out Flood Re insurer page to see the list of insurers that are signed up to provide Flood Re to homes across the UK. Full list of insurers here Flood Re in action Flood Re is keen to hear how… Read more »
Community involvement – the key to great SuDS projects
Through coordinating the Lost Effra Project, a south London based initiative with community involvement in creating SuDS at its heart, it is easy to see the many benefits that involving local people in creating grassroots SuDS can bring. Read more
New report provides authoritative scientific assessment of climate change risks to UK
Climate change is happening now. Globally, 14 of the 15 hottest years on record have occurred since 2000. Changes to the UK climate are likely to include periods of too much or too little water, increasing average and extreme temperatures, and sea level rise. The report concludes that the most urgent risks for the UK… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin June 2016
Welcome to the National Flood Forum June 2016 Bulletin. In this issue they raise questions about a BSI Kite Mark scheme which is believed could mislead consumers about flood protection products. There are articles about the newly formed Radcliffe Flood Action Group six months after the Boxing Day floods and from Dr Richard Jones of… Read more »
Community Resilience Day – a resounding success
We thank everyone who attended – from youngsters who enjoyed exploring the emergency vehicles… to residents who found out more about resilience….to other Nottinghamshire communities who enjoyed the opportunity to share experiences….to our guests …. to Wardens who completed, refreshed or were trained in the required elements to carry out their role as a Road… Read more »
Road Closure Training at Community Resilience Day 2016
Over 30 Wardens refreshed or completed their Road Closure Warden training. We are grateful to Notts Fire and Rescue, Nottingham County Council Emergency Planning and Southwell Town Council for delivering the training. Wardens signing the attendance list and receipt for their kit Additional kit supplied… Read more »
Exhibitors at the Community Resilience Day 15th May 2016
These exhibitors gave their time and resources to support our ‘Supporting a Resilient Southwell” campaign British Red Cross Western Power Distribution Trent Rivers Trust Trent Rivers Trust demonstrated their SuDS model, attracting the attention of East Midlands Today. … Read more »
Talks and Speakers At Community Resilience Day 15th May 2016
We appreciate that the speakers kindly gave their time to help promote elements of resilience at our event. Their topics feature in the Southwell Community Resilience Handbook. Chrissie Dale, Mrs D Design Sustainable Drainage Systems Chrissie is a local keen gardener specialising in gravel gardens for flood mitigation. She is disseminating, at ground level,… Read more »
Event will help Southwell residents to stay safe – Newark Advertiser 5th May 2016
A day of events has been organised to educate people about what to do in the case of an emergency in Southwell. Organised by Southwell Flood Forum and the town council, the Community Resilience Day takes place on Sunday, May 15. Read more in the Southwell Advertiser here
Community Resilience Day – 15th May – everyone welcome
“Supporting a Resilient Southwell” event will take place between 10:30 and 16:00 on Sunday 15th May 2016 at Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst campus See information about the talks, speakers and training sessions here This day will be of interest for everyone, not only those at risk at flooding, but for all who could be… Read more »
