Readers’ Letters: New homes increase flooding fears in Wistaston
Dear editor,
I am fearful that the rush to construct new large scale housing estates in Wistaston has already contributed to an increase in flooding on its roads.
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Cheshire East to step up gully clearance after flooding problems
By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is being stepped up to clear gullies across parts of Cheshire East that were hit by flooding this summer.
Paul Traynor, head of highways at Cheshire East Council, told councillors two more gully clearing machines are being used in an attempt to clear as many grids as possible by the end of the year.
Fallen trees and flooding but South Cheshire escapes Storm Aileen
Storm Aileen blew through South Cheshire overnight, causing trees to fall and roads to flood.
But Nantwich and surrounding areas escaped lightly with little structural damage, says Cheshire East Council.
Burst water main causes flooding on Nantwich roads
A burst water main in Nantwich has caused chaos with flooded roads and affected water supplies to hundreds of properties.
The leak was spotted close to the junction of the A530 Middlewich Road and Colleys Lane, not far from the Alvaston/Sainsbury’s roundabout, at around 6.50am.
Nantwich lane flooded for months without repairs, say residents
Residents in Wrenbury are demanding action on a road that has been flooded for months, causing problems for emergency services and other users.
Flood waters have plagued the junction of Pinsley Green Road and Station Road since the turn of the year.
Heavy rain causes floods near Nantwich as Flood Alert issued
Emergency services have had to deal with localised flooding in Nantwich area after torrential rain hit the region.
Weather forecasters say more than 27mm of rain fell in Nantwich in just two hours today (June 14)
Council issues flooding alert in South Cheshire as roads are closed
Residents and drivers across Cheshire East are being warned to be aware of potential flooding problems this week.
Cheshire East Council highways teams have to close three roads due to floods today (January 4), including Windmill Lane in Buerton near Nantwich, and Maw Lane and Gresty Lane in Crewe.
Nantwich’s Wellington Road closed as United Utilities sewer works begin
A busy route in and out of Nantwich is now closed for eight weeks as major drainage works get under way. Wellington Road is now closed off between Station Road and Parkfield Drive.
Cheshire East Council to study flooding problems in Nantwich village
A councillor has welcomed plans to reduce flooding in the village of Willaston, near Nantwich. Areas of the village, such as Coppice Road, have been badly hit by floods in recent years.
Latest flooding pictures of River Weaver in Nantwich
These are the latest pictures of the River Weaver in Nantwich sent in by readers. The Environment Agency placed the river on Flood Warning for around 24 hours as torrential and persistent rain saw the river burst its banks.
Environment Agency issues Flood Warning for River Weaver in Nantwich
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the River Weaver through Nantwich. River levels along the Weaver’s catchment through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge are very high after heavy and persistent rain.
Environment Agency places River Weaver in Nantwich on Flood Warning
The River Weaver in Nantwich has been placed on Flood Warning by the Environment Agency. Persistent and heavy rain for several days has seen river levels rise as it flows from the A51 near Reaseheath through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge and Nantwich Lake.
FLOOD PICTURES: River Weaver bursts banks in Nantwich
These remarkable pictures show the extent of localised flooding in Nantwich after the River Weaver burst its banks. Sent in by Nantwichnews readers Jonathan White and Paul Radbone, the pictures show almost all paths along the river in the town centre are blocked off.
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