MP for Gedling Tom Randall this week visited Arnold residents whose homes had been impacted by Friday’s flooding caused by Storm Babet.
The MP visited five households in Bentwell Avenue on Monday (23) that were flooded over the weekend.
Mr Randall offered his sympathy to those affected, before responding to questions from residents and offering support.
The MP said: “A lagoon is nearby which is supposed to help prevent Bentwell Avenue from flooding but it is devastating that flooding continues to be a risk.
“I will be now contacting Nottinghamshire County Council, who are the lead flood authority, asking them to carry out an assessment on the cause of last weekend’s flooding at Bentwell Avenue
“I will also be contacting Gedling Borough Council, who are responsible for maintaining the lagoon, about when it was last cleared out and what their maintenance plan includes. I’ll also be asking their planning department to inspect the drainage on the housing development site that is under construction on Rolleston Drive as a lack of drainage on the site may be pushing water-run off onto Bentwell Avenue.
Further rainfall is expected across Gedling this week. You can check for flood warnings and alerts here: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding
If your property or business has been affected by flooding, you may be eligible for funding to support you as you recover. Details can be found here: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flooding-help-and-advice/flooding-grants
Postman Pat!
Has he actually achieved anything as our MP? What did this visit do to help the residents?
You could say that of virtually any MP.
What did Vernon Coaker achieve in all his years as our MP?
They are all as bad as each other.
Who is he never heard of him
are we coming up to election
He is the worst Gedling MP since the Middle Ages. Probably even before that. He needs booting out asap.
he is trying to be of use albeit always after the fact i must admit,it is regular occurence on that stretch of water so please do not let the mp take credit if it is sorted this time coun wheeler has been trying for years to get it right and sorted.
Well, you rarely hear from him. Nothing has ever occurred to him that hadn’t first occurred to someone else. He exists purely as voting fodder the Tory policies that have destroyed this country. He sometimes gets wheeled out at schools and guide meetings to patronise children but even they get the better of him in an argument. The most embarrassing thing is we elected him in the first place. Well, not me. But when I vote Labour to get him out, I hope no-one counts it as a vote for Keir Starmer.
Whilst he was in Arnold, he should have noticed the potholes on arnot Hill Road. From carmel Gardens to wilcos. Totally unacceptable. But whoever is responsible, can he get it sorted .