Southwell Flood Forum has gathered enormous momentum in its first six months, bringing the Flood Risk Authorities to task and working with them to achieve solutions to the multiple sources and routes of floodwaters. This will culminate in a comprehen- sive report and recommendations. The Forum has now set up the Southwell Flood Fund, under… Read more »
National Flood Forum Bulletin – February 2014
Dear National Flood Forum supporters, Please find attached our February bulletin. It is jam packed with news and views from the flood risk community; has more information from National Flood Forum about what’s happening on the ground; and includes a poster for our conference – please print off and feel free to share! Download:
Have we learned our lessons on flooding?
After the disastrous 2007 floods that swamped 55,000 homes, the government commissioned the Pitt Review to ensure it didn’t happen again. The review was chaired by Sir Michael Pitt, a career civil servant with a first-class degree in civil engineering. On the back of its recommendations, the government did take action, and the Environment Agency says its… Read more »
Repair works on the pavement opposite the Co-op
Severn Trent have now completed the works on the pavement opposite the Co-op to repair the broken pipe. We now have to ensure that the pipe installed will take the flow of water from the tank in the Co-op car park. If it doesn’t and there is still a flow of water out of the… Read more »
Flood legislation needs to go further
“While I agree with Mark Spencer MP and his bill (Bill Will Help Flood Prevention, Advertiser, February 13) I don’t think he is going far enough with his request for legislation. There are many reasons for flooding, especially in this area, that are important enough for him to include in his bill and ask for… Read more »
Flood fund agreed
MEMBERS of Southwell Town Council agreed to contribute tens of thousands of pounds to a ring-fenced flood mitigation fund after a passionate debate at the Old Court House. It is to put aside £40,000 for flood prevention and reparation work. It means the town council precept — its share of the council tax bill —… Read more »
Campaigners fight risk of floods
While wildlife trusts and nature reserves are keeping an eye on the weather, so are the campaigners of Southwell Flood Forum. Their homes were damaged by last summer’s flash floods and now the forum –formed last August to reduce flooding risks – is stepping up its campaign. View article…
Flooding help from tax rise
Tens of thousands of pounds could be put aside for flood defence work by Southwell Town Council. The council was last night set to consider a recommendation from its finance and policy committee to allocate £40,000 for flood mitigation in this year’s budget. If approved, it would contribute to a rise in the town council… Read more »
MP wants flood focus on new homes
A politician has called for better drainage systems and flood prevention schemes in a Private Member’s Bill see Newark Advertiser
MP wants flood focus on new homes
A politician has called for better drainage systems and flood prevention schemes in a Private Member’s Bill. Read more here
