We need to recruit ‘Trigger Spotters’ who live near trigger points Trigger points are locations where, when flood or watercourse water reaches a pre-determined height, the road closure scheme is ‘triggered’ and set in motion. There are areas where the trigger point is remote from the closure point e.g. on Nottingham Road (for Brackenhurst closure… Read more »
Recruitment areas for Road Closure Wardens
We require Road Closure Wardens who live on the following roads, near Road Closure points. It’s preferable that RC Wardens are not at risk of flooding as we appreciate they would prefer to stay close to home to protect their property. NOTT Nottingham Road and Becketts Field (RC5 and RC3) Halloughton Road and Becketts Field (RC… Read more »
Street cleaning and gully cleansing – 8th September 2018
After approaching VIAEM about street cleaning during the road closures for the Tour of Britain this year, we have been informed that “There will be two vehicles on site from 6am to cleanse the gullies on the asterisked roads (see below) so all vehicles will need to be removed by then”. It is anticipated… Read more »
Thousands of homes built against EA advice ‘uninsurable’
The number of homes built against Environment Agency advice has almost quadrupled in the last year, new figures show, putting the owners of the houses at risk of living in homes that are uninsurable. Read more here
UK Flood Barriers have gone into receivership
Have you been affected by UK Flood Barriers? This may also affect connected companies or associated company names. If you are affected and need to speak to the company you may wish to contact the receivers, MB Insolvency – 01905 776771. The National Flood Forum helpline – 01299403055 is available if there are issues… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin – May 2018 –
This bulletin includes an update on the National Planning Policy Framework consultation, and an introduction to Shani Lambert who started working for National Flood Forum on 3rd May as a Community Project officer in Southwell within the FRAMES project for ‘Improving Flood Resilience in Southwell’. We are delighted to welcome Shani and her enthusiasm to… Read more »
Southwell Flood Alleviation Scheme Summary – April 2018
Read below or click to download the Southwell Flood Alleviation Scheme Summary Spring 2018 which was distributed via the Bramley newspaper on 4th May 2018. SOUTHWELL FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME UPDATE April 2018 General The Southwell Flood Forum (“SFF”) and Nottinghamshire County Council (“NCC”) believe that it is important that the people of Southwell, and especially… Read more »
UK Flood barriers
STOP PRESS: UK Flood Barriers have gone into receivership. This may also affect connected companies or associated company names. If you are affected and need to speak to the company you may wish to contact the receivers, MB Insolvency – 01905 776771. The National Flood Forum helpline – 01299403055 is available if there are issues… Read more »
Scheme worth almost £5m to help protect Southwell from flood risk
County Council and partners secure scheme worth almost £5m to help protect Southwell from flood risk A major scheme worth almost £5m has been given the go-ahead from Government to help protect residents and businesses from the devastating effects of flooding. Read more
National Flood Forum Bulletin – February 2018 – Planning concerns voiced
Interesting articles on local flood groups’ concerns on the National Planning Policy Framework which clearly states that “inappropriate development in flood risk areas should be avoided….”. Are guidelines being adhered to and instigated sensibly? Read the NFF February 2018 Bulletin here
