Rugby MP John Slinger says Wolston flood management not working

“Clearly the management of the flood risk in this area it’s not working properly, given that this is the second flooding incident in a year,” he said.

“Some of the residents I spoke to have only moved back into their homes this summer.

“I spoke to elderly people who had been flooded, whose power was out, and for whom the offer of hot soup and drinks was hugely appreciated and needed.

“I will be taking up residents’ concerns with the authorities, and hope to raise some of the issues with ministers in the House of Commons.”

Villager Stacey Hesketh said she believed about 18 homes were flooded in 2024, with only one or two avoiding damage this year after flood defences were installed.

“I’ve lived in this area all my life and this has only just started happening and it’s started happening when they’re not dredging the rivers,” she said.

“They’re not doing the work. It’s simply not good enough.”