This year, the terrible impacts of the coronavirus reminded the world that for all humanity’s achievements, nature can change everything at a moment’s notice. As we rebuild, the importance of being well prepared for the future threats is a lesson we must learn all over again. The Prime Minister has
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Mid 2020 Update
Shipston Area Flood Action Group (SAFAG) has continued its programme of flood alleviation measures throughout the lockdown period with existing health and safety procedures augmented for social distancing and appropriate use of PPE for contractors where relevant. As all our work is outside, and being blessed with good weather, our
Spring 2020 Update
Our Steering Group have worked hard over the winter period, engaging with landowners, drawing up plans and then applying for consent to Warks County Council. This hard work is now enabling our contractors to install a multitude of interventions on numerous watercourses across the catchment. SAFAG continue to work well
Late 2019 Update
It is great to report that many of our Phase 2 projects are nearing completion.. This means over 120 NFM interventions have been completed in the last 3 months. October 28th – The SAFAG Chair and Secretary presented an update powerpoint to over 30 residents/flood group members of Long Compton
SAFAG link up with Kings College, London
SAFAG have linked up with Kings College, London who have fitted some trial monitoring equipment for use on one of our natural flood management retention ponds in the Knee Brook catchment. The solar powered station monitors pond depth hourly, localised soil moisture, air temperature etc. The monitoring station sends the
Ludlow Advertiser : Shipston Flood Defence Project Gets Boost From Building Firm
Published 4th March 2019. To read this article, please CLICK HERE or on the image below.
Warwickshire Stour Catchment Partnership
Warwickshire Stour Catchment Partnership (WSCP), is a new umbrella group that has been formed at the request of the WCC Flood Team and the National Flood Forum. The flood groups who participate are SAFAG, Brailes, Long Compton, Darlingscott, and also residents from Cherington and Stourton. At the second meeting of
Environment Agency, Warwickshire County Council, and Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Visit SAFAG
SAFAG hosted several senior members of the EA, WCC and the RFCC on the 20th July to update them on SAFAG’s progress to date and to discuss potential further funding opportunities. Further funding would allow hundreds of flood reduction interventions to be installed on the other side of the catchment. The 6 visitors
Environment Agency Visit SAFAG
In late June, 11 members of the Environment Agency, including senior directors and managers, mainly from London visited Shipston-on-Stour and toured the extensive River Stour catchment where flood intervention measures have been installed during 2017 – 2018. They were invited by members of the Shipston Area Flood Action Group (SAFAG)
SAFAG Attends 10th Annual Shipston Wool Fair
Our members ‘ran’ a stall at the famous Shipston Wool Fair on Bank Holiday Monday, which celebrated it’s10th anniversary this year. The purpose of SAFAG members attending the Wool Fair was to offer support or advice to anyone in the local community who is concerned about flooding and to update everyone about the