Flash Flooding on 22nd June

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.
Properties were flooded on Rosemead Drive and elsewhere after Wash Brook burst its banks on 22nd June. We were able to get Police to close the road shortly after this photo was taken.

Coombe Rise Closure and Roadworks

I’ve just received this update from Beauchamp College. This means traffic will be heavier than usual around the area so please plan accordingly and respect residents on the diversionary routes.

“Please be aware that ‘phase 1’ of the recent Severn Trent water repairs/improvements have now been completed. This means access along Ash Tree road is now available.

“However ‘phase 2’ started during half term which includes a road closure on Coombe Rise from Ash Tree Road (post box junction) to Ridgeway. There are diversions in place which take road users along Park Crescent and Richmond Way past the bus stop to Ridgeway and the main college entrance.

“We are hopeful that the restrictions around college will be lifted soon but roadworks in the area are likely to extend journey times for car users so please take this into consideration when planning your journey on Monday.”

London Road Leicester Road Works

Many residents will be aware of the on-going road works in neighbouring Leicester on London Road from Victoria Park to the station.

The works by Leicester City Council are primarily to improve cycle safety on that stretch of road.

The latest phase of the work, which involves resurfacing the carriageway, means that London Road is closed inbound until tomorrow (Thursday) between the station (Waterloo Way) and the Evington Road/Granville Road lights.

There will then be a complete closure of this section from 7pm on Friday 19th July until Monday 22nd July.

After this date lane restrictions may still occur but the road will be open as resurfacing work is completed.