Flood defences

Work on flood defences will continue over the summer after almost £1m of funding was signed off.

The money will be used to strengthen defences and natural flood management in the Calder Valley.

The money was earmarked for overall flood defences but instead will go towards individual buildings.

The work will be incorporated into another committee despite all other parties opposing the change.

George Freeman calls on the government to compel housebuilders to provide adequate drainage.

Southampton City Council says the River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme has almost doubled in cost.

Offices are set to be demolished and trees chopped down as part of the project.

Guernsey Housing Association can now begin its master plan for the Parc le Lacheur site.