Rivers, watercourses & flooding

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Last revised: 6 October 2008

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Waterways and ponds

Pollution of all inland waterways and ponds is the concern of the Environment Agency.
They can be contacted directly on their incident line 0800 80 70 60.
Further information is available on their website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk (External link)

Canals

Any incidents concerning the canal should be referred to
British Waterways at www.britishwaterways.co.uk (External link)
or on their incident line 01380 722859

River Flooding

For information on flood risk visit the Environment Agency website or on the Floodline number 0845 988 1188.

Sandbags

The Council MAY supply sandbags for properties affected by flooding.

Please note: The Council has NO duty to provide sandbags

  • The supply of bags and sand is very limited.

  • The distribution of sandbags can be very slow especially in adverse weather conditions.

  • Protection for individual properties is the responsibility of the householder.

  • Sandbags can be made from any strong, water resistant material e.g. carrier bags and filled with sand or soil.

  • Do not attempt to store filled/used bags. They will rot within 12 months. Store sand and bags separately until needed.

  • If your property is prone to flooding then get prepared well in advance. Do not wait for the water level to start rising.

    Follow for Policy on Sandbag Provision 2007 - to 2010 (pdf, 81 KB)