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
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 »
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
Lower Trent & Erewash Catchment – January 2018 Newsletter
Two articles in this Trent Rivers Trust News January 2018 are included about Southwell Flood Forum. One of the partners in the FRAMES project is Trent Rivers Trust, and we are in the catchment area covered by Lower Trent and Erewash Catchment Partnership The Lower Trent and Erewash is a very large sub-catchment of the… Read more »
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 »
Flushing wipes is a major cause of sewer blockages
Some of the drainage system in Southwell includes combined sewer systems i.e. sewers that are designed to collect rainwater runoff, domestic sewage, and industrial wastewater in the same pipe. In view of our flood risk, it is important therefore not only to keep the rainwater roadside gullies clear of blockages from leaves and general debris… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin – December 2017 – community input to National Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM)
The Christmas message from National Flood Forum includes some key points we and other community groups made toward the Environment’s Agency scoping exercise to determine future strategy. It also includes a message from Bob Haddon, one of the finalists (like us) in the Flood Re Local Heroes Award Read the bulletin here December 2017 Bulletin
