Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Instead of fighting against it, you have to work with nature. We all have to think what will thrive in a changing climate. Many people are oblivious to the risk, but properly managed, domestic gardens could channel, absorb and store large quantities of water, limiting the risk to property and the local area. See the… Read more »
Storm Babet October 2023 Section 19 Flood Report by Nottinghamshire County Council
Following the Storm on 20th October 2023 in which about 11 houses in Southwell were internally flooded, Nottinghamshire County Council as the Lead Flood Authority is required to produce a Section 19 report “The objective of this report is to investigate which Risk Management Authorities had relevant flood risk management functions during the flooding in… Read more »
Government Resilience: Extreme Weather inquiry report (includes submission by SFF)
In February 2024, Southwell Flood Forum submitted evidence to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee inquiry on ‘Government Resilience: Extreme Weather’. The Committee’s inquiry report was published in April along with an accompanying press release. These offer some encouraging reading. Amongst other sensible conclusions, the report highlights the importance of statutory responders having links… Read more »
Lowes Wong Schools site – ‘Slow the Flow’
Core members of the Southwell Flood Forum Holger Kessler, Rob Fisher and Jacky Huson had a great day with year 4 pupils and teachers at Lowes Wong School, Southwell on 4th March when we gave an afternoon’s session on flooding to each of the three classes. The school grounds are at the highest point in… Read more »
Thanks to Hannah Coogan 10 years on
Spotlight on Hannah Coogan by Binnies a member of the RSK group – a UK-based environmental, engineering and technical services group delivering sustainable solutions. Hannah O’Callaghan (as we knew her in 2013) was in the Flood Team at Nottinghamshire County Council and was instrumental in quickly and efficiently putting in a bid to DEFRA for… Read more »
March 2023 Nottinghamshire County Council update on Flood Alleviation Scheme
Read here March 2023 Bramley NCC article
Natural Flood Management – animated films highlight the benefits
Cumbria Wildlife Trust and partners have created four entertaining and engaging Creature Comforts-style animations to highlight how NFM can help protect Cumbria’s homes, businesses and farms. Funded by the Environment Agency the short films demonstrate how these techniques decrease flooding downstream, reduce the impact of drought on land, and reduce pollutants in water. NFM is… Read more »
Drought in the Trent catchment – how we can adapt and build back wetter
See full article from Trent Rivers Trust Extracts below where Southwell is mentioned. This month, the Environment Agency declared a drought across large parts of England, including the Trent catchment. Due to low rainfall and increased demand, our rivers, brooks and streams have hit historical lows. Some smaller streams have dried up entirely. ……. The… Read more »
DEFRA consultation on storm overflows
Storm overflows are safety valves built into the combined sewer system to discharge excess sewage to rivers, lakes, or the sea when rainfall exceeds capacity. The deadline for comments is: 12th May 2022. The consultation website states: ‘Tackling storm overflows in England is a government priority. It is an issue which has received significant public… Read more »