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
https://thefloodcompany.co.uk/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 you would like to discuss.
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 »
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
ITV Central News
Here‘s our feature on local ITV Central News on Saturday 27th January 2018 about the flood management funding. Over 4 years on from when Rob and Trish Jordan were interviewed after their house was flooded, the camera crew were back to see the restoration work and ask how residents are responding to the progress…. Read more »
£5m flood work for Southwell is approved
Work costing £5m to help protect residents and businesses in Southwell from flooding has been given the go-ahead. Over four years’ of work has paid off – now the next stage of work on the ground is to commence We’re delighted that Southwell Town Council has shown unanimous support by allocating £120K towards the town’s… Read more »
Southwell Flood Forum shortlisted for Flood Re’s Local Heroes 2017
Very excited by the news that Southwell Flood Forum has been shortlisted for this award. Flood Re has been on the search for an individual or group who has been a pillar of strength for flood action in areas across the UK. These people will have made a real difference on the ground, helping their… Read more »
Flood project gets ministerial backing
A project to help prevent severe flooding in Southwell has been backed by a Government minister. Therese Coffey, a minister in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, told Southwell’s MP, Mr Robert Jenrick, the project represented good value for money and was very likely to be approved.] Read more
Cities, Flood proofing and resilience
A futuristic view of flooding proofing urban environments They call it “pave, pipe, and pump”: the mentality that has dominated urban development for over a century. Along with the explosion of the motorcar in the early 20th century came paved surfaces. Rainwater – instead of being sucked up by plants, evaporating, or filtering through the… Read more »
