For anybody concerned about flooding – see farmer Tom Pemberton debating the issues (and benefits) associated with the maintenance of land drainage infrastructure.
Author: ecwlarcombe
NAO Report – Value for money – flood resilience
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….
Windsor and Maidenhead council defends record on flood defences
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….
RTS Water Quality Problem in Surrey?
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…
PUBLIC EVENTS – Datchet to Hythe End Flood Improvement Measures (DHEFIM).
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…
Berry Hill Footbridge removal cost – about £100,000
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…
R & W site before installation of hard standing
This is a Google Earth image of the site before all the hard surfacing was installed. Please note that this area is designated flood plain.
RBWM Local Flood Risk Management Strategy
The Local Flood Risk Management Strategy is being updated (October 2023) With the revived interest in flooding – and the mandatory need to update the supporting LFRMS – you may wish to…
River Thames Scheme funding announced – 21/10/2019 ????
Look what they said in 2019! This is an extract from the Surrey County Council website. It is apparent that this project has changed significantly over time. River Thames Scheme funding…