By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Residents in parts of rural South Cheshire hit by repeat flooding since October fear they are being ignored by Cheshire East Council.
The area was hit by heavy rain throughout the autumn, but drainage is still struggling to cope with blocked gullies leaving nowhere for surface water running from farmland to travel.
Heavy rain for last 24 hours has caused flooding chaos across South Cheshire with roads, homes and businesses hit.
Fire crews and police have been called out to dozens of incidents caused by flood waters across Nantwich and Crewe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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