Report from Nottinghamshire County Council – November 2018 Vice-chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee, Councillor Phil Rostance tells how the £5m Flood Alleviation Scheme to transform Southwell’s flood defences is now gaining momentum We know that flooding devastates local communities. Southwell has of course suffered repeated, extensive flooding in recent years. Which… Read more »
A potential reduction in insurance for households in flood-prone areas
On the 1st October 2018, FloodRe announced that from the 1st January 2019, they will be reducing the levy they charge to insurance companies. It is believed the upcoming reduction will result in a reduction in the cost of flood insurance cover for those living in areas of the UK that have a significant risk… Read more »
National Flood Forum bulletin – October 2018
This edition includes news of activities of flood action groups, the fundraising run that our Southwell Community Project Officer, Shani Lambert participated in, plus notice of an event in Birmingham to bring flood action groups together Click to read more NFF October 2018 Bulletin
National Flood Forum Bulletin – August 2018
This edition has news on Flood Action Groups and the summer flooding of 2018 Click to read more NFF August 2018-Bulletin
Recruitment areas for Trigger spotters
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 »
