Flood alleviation

Residents will be aware that the flood alleviation schemes to protect the urban areas around Nottingham and West Bridgford areas being undertaken by the Environment Agency will result in an increased flood risk for upstream and downstream villages, including BJ. The Environment Agency has undertaken to mitigate any additional risk caused by their work. They are currently still undertaking measurements of individual houses in the village and we hear they are seeking funding for the alleviation work. There is a list of measurements of individual houses undertaken already on our County Councillors’ website (www.carltoneastlabour.org). It’s not the most helpful information we’ve ever seen. If you can make sense of it – award yourself a prize; if not, you could try contacting the Environment Agency to see what it means for your house. But don’t hold your breath for a reply. We are still waiting for a reply to inquiries made in March despite several reminders!