78 30 1 2013-01-13T10:34:31+00:00 501 HyperlocalSite http://alittlebitofstone.com/?p=10158 482442 2013-01-10T17:18:45+00:00

A team of divers cleared a culvert under the A34 at Meaford during the latest incident at the flooding hotspot, it has been revealed. Staffordshire County Council called in the expert underwater team to help survey and clear a two-metre wide culvert running under Meaford Road near the A34. It was this blockage that is [...]

2013-01-13T10:34:31+00:00 http://alittlebitofstone.com/2013/01/10/divers-cleared-culvert-during-flooding/ 2013-01-13T10:56:52+00:00 78 HyperlocalSite http://hedonblog.co.uk/?p=24741 485802 2013-01-09T09:39:07+00:00

"...this Council urges the Government to join with other bodies in meaningful discussion leading to an agreement which enables property owners and residents of homes in flood risk areas, whether or not previously flooded, to obtain flood insurance at realistic premiums..." Continue reading »

2013-01-13T10:56:52+00:00 http://hedonblog.co.uk/2013/01/09/councillor-speaks-out-on-flood-insurance/ 2013-01-13T10:55:43+00:00 725 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688430817933604545.post-7993876286887834997 485632 2013-01-03T16:39:00+00:00

Harriett Baldwin MP has asked the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to find flood defence funding for Tenbury Wells. She is hoping that Tenbury will receive about £5m from £120m funding for flood defences announced by the government in November. Ms Baldwin said: "Upton's schemes have passed some rigorous testing over the last few weeks and I am told that savings delivered for insurers means that the investment has paid for itself twice over already." "All eyes now turn to Tenbury where we need to find a permanent solution and I have asked the department to look at ways we can find funding for this scheme in 2013" Hopefully, once the funding agreement is in place, the action plan will be significantly revised from the outline plan published sometime ago. This involved huge lengths of permanant earth bunds. This is how a Horsham Cllr reacted when a landowner created a bund on his land. “The bund has to be seen to be believed. It is an outrageous scar on the landscape, both from the road and on the site." and another said "“The bunds are incongruous and an unnatural feature, many hundreds of metres in length. The land should be put back to where it was." Yet, seemingly no one locally has any objection to huge earthworks behind the Church or across the Burgage?  I can understand that people don't want their family graves flooded or their properties, but must the town suffer the addition of these permanent unnatural features?

2013-01-13T10:55:43+00:00 http://tenburywells.blogspot.com/2013/01/funding-sought-for-tenbury-flood-defence.html 2013-01-13T11:00:49+00:00 762 HyperlocalSite http://www.westfieldcommon.org/?p=2947 486212 2012-12-23T16:44:14+00:00

'Moor Lane' site a little bit underwater (again).

2013-01-13T11:00:49+00:00 http://www.westfieldcommon.org/environment/flooding/moor-lane-site-resembles-a-duck-pond/ 2013-01-13T10:55:45+00:00 725 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688430817933604545.post-7761222647751166752 485636 2012-11-25T09:47:00+00:00

It looks like we might have had yet another lucky escape, and according to the EA website there is no current warning for Tenbury.

2013-01-13T10:55:45+00:00 http://tenburywells.blogspot.com/2012/11/tenbury-on-brink-again.html 2013-01-13T10:51:15+00:00 101 HyperlocalSite http://www.rtaylor.co.uk/?p=5597 485023 2012-10-12T15:47:15+01:00

A Police and Crime Commissioner will be an elected representative who the public will have entrusted to make decisions on their behalf about policing the force area. The Commissioner will have a responsibility to consider, and give due weight to, elements of policing which the electorate may not generally give much consideration to. Even if [...]The post Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner – Preparedness appeared first on Richard Taylor.

2013-01-13T10:51:15+00:00 http://www.rtaylor.co.uk/cambridgeshire-police-and-crime-commissioner-preparedness.html 2013-01-13T10:55:50+00:00 725 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688430817933604545.post-3853251796739000871 485650 2012-07-14T09:38:00+01:00

There is limited flooding in Tenbury Wells this morning with parts of the Riverside walk and Kyre Brook footpath under water. The river level appears to have peaked for now, but Worcester News is reporting flooding further down stream especially at Newnham Bridge. The EA Tenbury Gauge shows the increase in the rise in height of the River appears to be levelling off. Read about other local flooding indents on the tenburyfire.co.uk website. Tenbury Advertiser More photo's Credited at Tenbury Wells but not sure where.

2013-01-13T10:55:50+00:00 http://tenburywells.blogspot.com/2012/07/flooding-on-teme-at-tenbury-wells.html 2012-05-04T00:32:48+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=567874 475409 2012-04-30T14:29:26+01:00

Environment Agency Wales is continuing to warn people to remain alert for flooding as further heavy rain is forecast for Tuesday.

2012-05-04T00:32:48+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/567874/environment-agency-continues-flood-warning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environment-agency-continues-flood-warning 2012-05-04T00:32:48+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=564540 475413 2012-04-27T14:52:06+01:00

Environment Agency Wales is urging people to remain alert this weekend as further heavy rainfall is forecast from Saturday night through to Monday morning.

2012-05-04T00:32:48+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/564540/environment-agency-wales-warns-of-weekend-flooding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environment-agency-wales-warns-of-weekend-flooding 2011-10-27T08:48:26+01:00 74 HyperlocalSite http://ventnorblog.com/?p=91514 471220 2011-10-26T17:08:26+01:00

Environment Agency issue flood alert for Isle of Wight coast

2011-10-27T08:48:26+01:00 http://ventnorblog.com/2011/10/26/flood-alert-for-isle-of-wight-coast/ 2011-09-27T10:37:41+01:00 501 HyperlocalSite http://alittlebitofstone.com/?p=5842 450852 2011-09-27T09:47:50+01:00

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is working with the Environment Agency on a pioneering project aimed at reducing flooding in Stone town centre, as well as improving wildlife habitats. The town has flooded several times in recent years. causing major disruption for businesses, shoppers and residents alike. The worst event was in 1987 when a culvert collapsed and [...]

2011-09-27T10:37:41+01:00 http://alittlebitofstone.com/2011/09/27/new-bid-to-prevent-flooding-in-stone/ 2012-05-04T00:52:09+01:00 762 HyperlocalSite http://www.westfieldcommon.org/?p=2390 478807 2011-09-22T10:06:41+01:00

Details of the submission that WCRA made to the Woking Borough Council regarding the strategy that is being developed for the Local Development Framework (Woking 2027)

2012-05-04T00:52:09+01:00 http://www.westfieldcommon.org/environment/common-land/objection-letter-re-local-development-framework-strategy/ 2011-09-14T08:48:41+01:00 78 HyperlocalSite http://hedonblog.wordpress.com/?p=15107 442797 53.741573 -0.198581 2011-09-14T07:58:50+01:00

BRIEF NOTES of Hedon Town Council Meetings. The following summary from Jim Lindop is a personal overview from Hedon Town Council meetings in September. They are based on discussions from the meeting and should not be taken as any official record. … Continue reading →

2011-09-14T08:48:41+01:00 http://hedonblog.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/town-council-issues-from-flooding-to-foot-clinics-to-reindeer/ 2011-08-26T12:34:12+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=238283 431543 2011-08-26T10:46:47+01:00

Environment Agency Wales is warning people in South Wales to be prepared for possible surface flooding today (August 26). The Met Office has updated forecasts of locally intense rainfall and slow-moving heavy showers across South West, South East and Mid Wales, which may lead to surface water flooding. River flooding… Continue Reading

2011-08-26T12:34:12+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/238283/environment-agency-wales-warning-of-possible-flooding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environment-agency-wales-warning-of-possible-flooding 2011-08-18T14:36:32+01:00 123 HyperlocalSite http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/?p=219107 426328 2011-08-18T14:00:12+01:00

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is spending £350,000 on a scheme to stop flooding in Grove Park area of Blackwood. The not-for-profit utility company will begin work on Monday August 22 to increase capacity on local drains for them to cope with heavy rain. The company has said that several properties… Continue Reading

2011-08-18T14:36:32+01:00 http://www.caerphillyobserver.co.uk/news/219107/welsh-water-to-carry-out-work-to-stop-floods-in-blackwood/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welsh-water-to-carry-out-work-to-stop-floods-in-blackwood 2011-07-29T12:38:44+01:00 548 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620288264041844950.post-4925777002202715894 412172 2011-07-29T10:39:00+01:00

HULL AND THE EAST RIDING have the highest number of properties at risk from flooding of all local authorities in England. In the last 10 years the East Riding has seen a 12% increase in developed land that that is considered to be at significant flood risk. This stark assessment has been presented in a report published by the Committee on Climate Change who are independent advisers to the Government. The report Adapting to climate change in the UK comments on how well the UK is prepared to deal with climate change and risks. “The results in this report demonstrate how a sharper focus on the UK’s current vulnerability to climate can improve the way we prepare for climate change. By taking steps to manage this vulnerability, local communities, businesses and households can save money today and reduce the costs of climate change in the future."  Lord John KrebsPoints of local interest to note from the report are: Hull and East Riding have the highest number of properties at risk from flooding of all local authorities in England and one of the most rapidly eroding coastlines.The Environment Agency categorises a 'significant risk' of flooding as one where there is a greater than 1 in 75 chance that weather severe enough to cause a flood, will overwhelm defence structures or lead to their failure. The East Riding has seen a 12% increase in land at significant flood risk since 2001.Good practice is recognised in the Holderness District Local Plan which imposes strict controls on developments near its eroding coastline in order to reduce vulnerability to flooding.The report sets out a series of actions, which if implemented more widely could reduce the affects and costs of climate change. These include: Flood protection - package of measures to reduce damages from flooding e.g. air-brick covers, door-guards and drainage bungs.Tighter regulations on new housing to improve their adaptability.You can download the report Adapting to climate change in the UK from the Commission on Climate Change website.

2011-07-29T12:38:44+01:00 http://hu12net.blogspot.com/2011/07/climate-report-hull-and-east-riding.html 2011-07-01T16:59:50+01:00 502 HyperlocalSite http://thelincolnite.co.uk/?p=29652 392904 2011-07-01T15:36:43+01:00

Waterworks: A new reservoir to serve an expanding Lincoln has been unveiled.

2011-07-01T16:59:50+01:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheLincolnite/~3/OX-MQJ8Antk/ 2011-06-21T14:39:06+01:00 101 HyperlocalSite http://www.rtaylor.co.uk/?p=4162 385314 52.2049550359624 0.119218826293945 2011-06-21T14:15:16+01:00

TV Screens Reminded Those Attending Which Meeting They Were At I observed Cambridge City Council’s Environment Scrutiny committee on the 21st of June 2011. Rubbish This was the first scrutiny committee for Cllr Swanson in her new post as Executive Councillor for bins. The committee looked at how the budget for her area, formally titled, “Environmental and [...]

2011-06-21T14:39:06+01:00 http://www.rtaylor.co.uk/camcitco-environment-210611.html 2011-06-09T06:43:28+01:00 78 HyperlocalSite http://hedonblog.wordpress.com/?p=12628 376788 53.741573 -0.198581 2011-06-09T06:38:55+01:00

BURSTWICK DRAIN has been the subject of a national trial into the maintenance of watercourses carried out by the Environment Agency. This involved dredging and cutting back vegetation, the effects of which were reported by the Hedon Blog in March … Continue reading →

2011-06-09T06:43:28+01:00 http://hedonblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/09/maintenance-and-dredging-of-burstwick-drain-does-not-significantly-reduce-flooding-says-report/ 2011-06-06T10:34:48+01:00 548 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620288264041844950.post-6997546379470653987 374394 2011-06-06T08:41:00+01:00

Graham Stuart MPLOCAL MP, GRAHAM STUART has helped secure two diesel pumps which will be used to prevent a repeat of the 2007 floods in Burstwick. After bringing together local councillors, anti-flood campaigners and the Environment Agency, the Beverley and Holderness MP has said in a press release has that the vital pumps were being ordered: “So much work has already been done to protect Burstwick from more flooding and the only thing which was missing was these two pumps. Local residents have volunteered to man the pumps and a farmer has agreed to store them so the only thing which had not happened was the pumps being bought. We are just days away from the fourth anniversary of the 2007 floods and so it is high time this situation was resolved.â€* The Environment Agency will spend £10,000 on two six inch pumps. Local residents will be trained in how to operate them during times of extreme rainfall and farmer Andy Gray has offered to store the machines on his property. Link: Graham Stuart MP

2011-06-06T10:34:48+01:00 http://hu12net.blogspot.com/2011/06/vital-pumps-to-prevent-burstwick.html 2011-05-17T14:38:12+01:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=16612 361433 2011-05-17T13:45:38+01:00

Shropshire Council has been awarded £29,750 from the Environment Agency to help alleviate flooding from the River Severn to six properties in Bridgnorth and one property in Shrewsbury.

2011-05-17T14:38:12+01:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/05/17/council-granted-29750-to-help-alleviate-flooding/ 2011-05-04T16:38:44+01:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=15701 352061 2011-05-04T15:43:21+01:00

A Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment carried out by Shropshire Council has found 57 flood risk areas across Shropshire that are deemed to be of local significance.

2011-05-04T16:38:44+01:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/05/04/shropshire-towns-set-for-further-flood-studies/ 2011-03-22T14:43:55+00:00 825 HyperlocalSite http://hednesfordnews.journallocal.co.uk/?p=325 322469 2011-03-22T12:52:42+00:00

Work will begin next week to repair parts of Hednesford Park plagued by flooding issues over the last few years. Starting on Monday March 28, work will start on the corner of the park between Rugeley Road and Victoria Street. … Continue reading →

2011-03-22T14:43:55+00:00 http://hednesfordnews.journallocal.co.uk/2011/03/22/park-flooding-issues-to-be-fixed/ 2011-03-09T08:42:47+00:00 548 HyperlocalSite tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620288264041844950.post-6007158196912816599 312716 2011-03-09T07:47:00+00:00

EMERGENCY SERVICES from across the East Riding of Yorkshire are taking part in the nation’s biggest emergency exercise today as part of a week of national activities. Hull and East Yorkshire local authorities, emergency services, the Environment Agency and central government are simulating a flood caused by a major tidal surge and will test their ability to respond, including planning major road

2011-03-09T08:42:47+00:00 http://hu12net.blogspot.com/2011/03/emergency-services-from-across-east.html 2011-02-25T12:50:13+00:00 818 HyperlocalSite http://wisbech.shapeyourplace.org/?p=4297 304594 52.6595802 0.1672714 2011-02-25T12:30:15+00:00

Watch the video  to see the danger that confronts people on foot using the pedestrian crossing on Churchill Road after even a moderate rain shower. These pictures were taken half an hour after the rain had stopped.  It was not a torrential downpour but just another shower.  It didn’t even rain hard enough to require [...]

2011-02-25T12:50:13+00:00 http://wisbech.shapeyourplace.org/2011/02/25/wet-suits-and-snorkels-are-obligatory/ 2011-02-24T02:37:27+00:00 372 HyperlocalSite http://northbrum.tumblr.com/post/3464474973 303416 2011-02-23T15:09:42+00:00

River Tame flood risk management works begin in Perry Hall: The Environment Agency has started work to improve the Perry Hall Playing Fields Flood Storage Area in Perry Barr, Birmingham as part of the River Tame Flood Risk Management Strategy. The works are expected to last until the end of March.

2011-02-24T02:37:27+00:00 http://northbrum.tumblr.com/post/3464474973 2011-02-08T08:47:26+00:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=10596 291118 2011-02-08T08:26:37+00:00

River levels are set to fall in Shrewsbury following a peak in the county town overnight.

2011-02-08T08:47:26+00:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/02/08/the-severn-remains-on-flood-alert-in-shropshire/ 2011-02-07T08:48:41+00:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=10460 290173 2011-02-07T06:00:49+00:00

Rising River levels on the River Severn and River Perry are causing disruption this morning with a number of road closures and properties being flooded.

2011-02-07T08:48:41+00:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/02/07/river-levels-rise-in-shropshire-as-flood-warnings-are-issued/ 2011-02-06T12:47:18+00:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=10441 289852 2011-02-06T10:55:27+00:00

Wet and windy weather over the past few days had seen a flood warning issued for the River Vyrnwy at Maesbrook and Melverley. The River Severn in Shropshire has been issued with a flood alert.

2011-02-06T12:47:18+00:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/02/06/river-levels-rise-as-flood-warnings-and-alerts-are-issued/ 2011-02-04T13:05:23+00:00 623 HyperlocalSite http://www.shropshirelive.com/?p=10325 288900 2011-02-04T10:57:14+00:00

A new group has been formed to help manage and reduce the long-term risk of flooding in Shropshire.

2011-02-04T13:05:23+00:00 http://www.shropshirelive.com/2011/02/04/new-group-aims-to-reduce-flood-risk-in-shropshire/