Few would realise but Battle Ward is at risk of flooding as we are close to the Thames. This morning some Battle residents, who had signed up the the Environment Agency's Flood Warnings Direct service, were called and advised of risk of flooding. The properties most at risk are those near to Portman Road.
For up to date information you can call Floodline on 0845 988 1188, select option 1 and enter Quickdial number 171213
To receive future alerts you can sign up for Flood Warnings Direct here > https://fwd.environment-agency.gov.uk/app/olr/home
The current flood warning can be seen here > http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/34681.aspx?area=061FWF23ReadCav&page=1&type=Town&term=reading
Reading Borough Councils flood information can been seen here > http://www.reading.gov.uk/news/2012/nov/flooding-alert-river-thames-reading/
Welcome to my blog. I am using it to keep you updated on my work as a councillor for Battle ward, Chair of the Art and Heritage forum and an activist for Unite the Union. I cover the issues affecting Battle ward and Reading residents. There may also be the occasional random post about things I am interested in.
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