Flood-hit village protection funding confirmed

Measures to protect a flood-hit village in Leicestershire have been boosted by confirmation of new funding.

Nearly 30 homes in Stoney Stanton were affected in October 2019, with several families unable to return to their homes for months after.

Leicestershire County Council's flooding team has said up to £895,000 is now available for prevention measures.

This will go towards redirecting a small stream, creating flood storage areas, replacing outdated screens that trap rubbish, installation of a sustainable drainage system at Manorfield school, minor highway works and provision of a water level gauge.

Ozzy O'Shea, cabinet member for flooding, said: "We are pleased that this important and much-needed scheme has been given the go-ahead.

"Now we will continue to drive forward the plans and work with the Environment Agency, partners and crucially local residents to deliver."

The Stoney Stanton Flood Alleviation Scheme will now move into its detailed design and construction phase, the county council said.

At the same time residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county starting on 27 March.

This is designed to give people a chance to talk to a variety of agencies about flood works, information and mitigation.

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