Latest Update: the County Council have sent an email with these details to Cllrs. Ian Ridley and Jasvir Chohan

Borough Cllr. Ian Ridley reports:

The heavy rain on 22nd June led to flooding along the course of Wash Brook and in other areas of St. Peter’s ward both from the brook itself and from drains and sewers unable to cope.

I’m asking residents affected by the flooding from Wash Brook or surface water to fill out the County Council’s Lead Local Flood Authority report form. This will help determine whether a Formal Flood Investigation is required.

If you cannot complete the form, the County’s Report a Flood page indicates that you should email flooding@leics.gov.uk or call their flood risk management team on 0116 305 0001.

Residents affected by flooding from a public foul sewer, surface water sewer or a water main should contact Severn Trent Water.

I met residents of The Moorwoods today (a Patch Walk was postponed but we still met up!) to understand issues with parking and flooding. Based on this and correspondance from other residents, I am:

• Contacting Highways to ensure drains/gullies are clear
• Asking the County Council which authority is responsible for reminding landowners of Wash Brook to keep the brook clear of debris and who enforces this
• Asking Oadby & Wigston’s Planning department if planning restrictions on driveway and other drainage from alterations and developments are enforced
• Asking to be kept up to date by Severn Trent Water on their investigations into sewer overflows during this event.