Dorset Council responds to record number of flood-damaged roads
Priority repairs to flood damaged roads are set to go ahead later this year, as Dorset Council responds to a record number of highway issues. From December 2025 to February 2026, the council recorded a 92% increase in reported potholes, a 54% increase in other road defects and an 83% increase in emergency call-outs – […]
Major flood alleviation funding allocated to Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured more than £4 million in new Welsh Government funding to continue to develop local flood alleviation schemes, with a total of 24 projects being designed and/or delivered over the year ahead. This significant programme will ensure flood alleviation remains a priority investment area for our communities. This allocation will […]
Flooding concerns raised over new Monmouthshire active travel route
Flooding on a newly funded active travel path was among the main concerns raised at Caldicot Town Council’s recent meeting. Attendees and members of the public at the meeting on February 3 raised questions about the path near Caldicot Castle, funded by Monmouthshire County Council, which reportedly becomes “flooded”, making it “unusable for periods of the […]
West Sussex County Council urges drivers not to drive through flooded roads
West Sussex County Council has issued a warning to drivers after a number of flood-related incidents were reported. A council spokesperson said: “Whilst the council understands the frustration road closures caused by flooding present to drivers, driving through them can cause further issues including delaying opening the road, pushing water into residential homes as well […]
Road closures remain in Herefordshire after weekend’s heavy rain
Several roads in Herefordshire remain closed due to flooding and drivers are being warned water levels could rise again with more wet weather forecast. There are nine flood alerts in the county, meaning flooding is possible, says the BBC. According to the county council, there were nine road closures, external on smaller roads which were not major travel routes. […]
Central government underfunding blamed for road flooding
Falls in funding for local authorities are being blamed for a rise in the number of roads being flooded, because councils cannot afford to clear storm drains before bad weather. The Telegraph reports The River Otter burst its banks in Devon on Tuesday morning as it swelled to a record 2.83 metres deep following heavy […]
Shropshire: Council highways team praised for Much Wenlock flood prevention
Shropshire Council’s highways team has been praised for their work to prevent Much Wenlock from flooding following heavy rain last week. Before the forecast arrival of Storm Claudia the council’s highways teams were in the town for much of the day on Thursday clearing drains and gullies, says Shropshire Live. Dan Thomas, Shropshire Councillor for […]
Monmouthshire advertises for new Head of Flooding
Monmouthshire County Council has advertised on its website for a new Head of Highways and Flooding – a £62,647.00-£67,918.00 job which aims to put “residents’ needs at the forefront of highways and flooding decisions,” according to the Abergavenny Chronicle.The advert says: “This is a new senior leadership role at the heart of our organisation. You’ll […]
M5 flooding: £6m motorway roadworks set to begin
The Somerset section of the M5 is facing four months of roadworks in a near-£6m project to improve drainage and combat the motorway’s consistent flooding issues. For the majority of the works, three narrow lanes of the motorway will stay open in each direction near junction 26 for Wellington, says the BBC. Some overnight closures […]
Lancashire County Council grateful for flood preparations
The flooding that impacted parts of Lancashire over the weekend has served as a powerful reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather events, says the Council. The coordinated response from emergency services, local councils, and volunteer groups, saw the worst outcomes mitigated. Widespread catastrophic flooding was avoided, in part due to strong preparations and […]