latest update on the dry weather in the North West of England, which I hope you find useful! no irony intended !

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Dry Weather Update, EA latest update on the dry weather in the North West of England,

Carlisle EA action, or inaction.

We have been informed by the EA that ground investigations are to commence next week on Melbourne Park which includes defence embankment works modification,extension and investigation over on the Botcherby and Metal Box side. No further detail at this time.

Separate issues reported to the EA include B&Q shopping trolleys in the river at London Road,Harraby Bridge, and substantial felled tree logs left on the bank and in the river which can cause
significant damage once on the move.

Environment Agency - Cumbria Site Investigations Circular

Flood Risk Management Site Investigations Commence

The next steps in delivering new flood schemes in Cumbria will be taken this week as the Environment Agency starts work on site investigation works at locations across the county.

Following the devastating floods in Cumbria in 2015 the Environment Agency and partners have been working on a programme to increase the flood resilience of communities and businesses across the county.   

Earlier this year the Environment Agency developed and shared with a number of communities a short list of flood risk management scheme options, which are currently being refined further.

In order to develop design proposals, the Environment Agency needs to better understand the ground conditions. To do this, site investigation works and further surveys will be undertaken at various locations where potential flood risk management schemes have been identified. 

It is anticipated that the site works for these investigations will take place from August until December 2018, and landowners will be contacted in advance about the impact of the works.  

Environment Agency Flood Risk Manager for Cumbria, Stewart Mounsey, said:

“It’s great to see this phase of work beginning to manage the future flood risk for local communities. We hope that residents will bear with us while work is undertaken. It is important these investigations take place so that we can fully understand the local conditions and keep the programme moving.”

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Water Water , not quite everywhere

Hose pipe ban, or no hose pipe ban. Not yet, but is water still being used/wasted/miss managed.

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