Fortunately it is very unusual for the monitoring station in the middle of Shipston to go over 3 metres twice in a few days due to very heavy rainfall. This flooding gave many ‘at risk residents’, the Town Council and its contractors a lot of stress over the festive season.
2020
Statement from Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency
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
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