Author: ecwlarcombe

The shortcomings in the Environment Agency design and construction that have led to the structural failure of the timber Berry Hill Footbridge over the Jubilee River in Taplow, Buckinghamshire. Bearing in mind…

The Politics of (Local) Flooding A Report to Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury Parish Councils Ewan Larcombe 20/11/2023 THE PAST: 30 years ago I gave evidence at the 1992 MWEFAS Planning Inquiry 20…

For anybody concerned about flooding – see farmer Tom Pemberton debating the issues (and benefits) associated with the maintenance of land drainage infrastructure.    

The National Audit Office recently published a report on flooding as follows: Heavy, persistent and widespread rain affected much of England when Storms Babet and Ciaran struck in October and November 2023….

This is an extract from an article by James Moules Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) A council has defended its record on flood alleviation efforts following questions that areas remain at risk….

Open water swimmers have raised concerns! SCC Cabinet Meeting – 10-10-2023 – Supplementary Agenda – Extract from page 50 of 56 CABINET MEMBER BRIEFING TO COUNTY COUNCIL NAME: Marisa Heath PORTFOLIO: Environment…

Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures – Invitation to two Public Events (NOW FINISHED) We are writing to inform you of upcoming events for Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures…

The Maidenhead Advertiser recently published* an updated version of the Berry Hill Footbridge.  Apparently the removal costs of c. £100,000 were paid by Bucks County Council. Update provided on Taplow’s Berry Hill…