Flood Prevention

I have further discussed with Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, the efforts being undertaken by the River Severn Caucus and the River Severn Partnership to find an holistic model approach to manage the flooding of the River Severn.  Sir James has agreed to visit Shrewsbu

Today (23 June 2022), I met with the Secretary of State for Wales, Rt Hon Simon Hart MP, in his office at Gwydyr House.

I would like to share this latest update from Flooding Minister Rebecca Pow in relation to flood alleviation for Shrewsbury: 

Dear Daniel,

Urging the PM today, 23 February 2022, to support our efforts with DEFRA, to find a permanent solution to flooding in Shrewsbury. Click on the link to view Prime Minister's Questions:  

Once again the River Severn has flooded causing large parts of Shrewsbury to be under water.  Shropshire Council’s highways teams are working around the clock to close roads and car parks and make sure people who need them have sandbags to protect their homes and businesses.

I had the opportunity of raising the issue of the River Severn Partnership with Paul Scully MP during Business Energy and Industrial Strategy Oral Questions.

I took the opportunity to take part in Theo Clarke’s Westminster Hall Debate on Staffordshire Flooding and highlighted the need for the government to provide a holistic approach to tackling flooding.

In a bid to tackle flooding of the River Severn, the River Severn Partnership which consists of representatives from local authorities and water organisations has gained ministerial support and commitment.

Without additional government investment the River Severn Partnership cannot implement schemes to prevent the devastation caused by the flooding of the River Severn.  I have asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can consider awarding the Partnership further funding in order that they can pr