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Flooded residents' anger at flood defence delays

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Flood defence works are on hold until the spring, the Environment Agency said

Delays to the construction of flood defences at Severn Stoke, in Worcestershire, have angered local residents.

Properties in the area have again been damaged by flood water this week, but a £1.8m scheme has been on hold because the Environment Agency had concerns over the cost.

Maggie Taylor, who lives in the area, said she was not confident the work would be completed any time soon

Despite pausing the project, the Environment Agency said had "not given up, and continued to explore all options".

However, it said the scheme had been put on hold until the spring, pending an agreement on an affordable price.

"Nothing's going to be done, I can't see it happening for ages," Ms Taylor said.

Greg Cunningham
Greg Cunningham said he was fully covered by Flood Re insurance, which is a joint initiative between the government and insurers

Fellow resident Greg Cunningham said he had been flooded four times in four years.

The impact of this latest flood on his family would be "horrendous" as they looked for temporary housing, he added.

A flood warning remains in force for the Severn Stoke area.

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