Extra Cash Proposed After Flooding Incidents

An extra one-and-a-half million pounds is set to be invested in helping to tackle flooding in Leicestershire.

The county council has earmarked the cash as part of its proposed budget.

Flooding at the Kettering Road/Springfield St roundabout in Market Harborough in November

There have been major flooding incidents in Little Bowden and Market Harborough town centre in recent months.

Cllr Deborah Taylor is the council’s acting leader and told HFM there is not funding available for major flood prevention schemes.

However, the authority hopes to be able to do more to help residents and businesses protect their properties:

The council has launched a consultation on its proposed budget, which includes raising the amount it charges residents in council tax.

It runs until January 19th and can be found at: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/budget