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The Environment Agency, which maintains most waterways in the UK, has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n
After visiting the village on Monday, Mr Slinger said the area showed “what a strong community it is, with people coming together to help one another in their time of need”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“Clearly the management of the flood risk in this area it’s not working properly, given that this is the second flooding incident in a year,” he said. <\/p>\n
“Some of the residents I spoke to have only moved back into their homes this summer. <\/p>\n
“I spoke to elderly people who had been flooded, whose power was out, and for whom the offer of hot soup and drinks was hugely appreciated and needed.<\/p>\n
“I will be taking up residents’ concerns with the authorities, and hope to raise some of the issues with ministers in the House of Commons.”<\/p>\n
Villager Stacey Hesketh said she believed about 18 homes were flooded in 2024, with only one or two avoiding damage this year after flood defences were installed. <\/p>\n
“I’ve lived in this area all my life and this has only just started happening and it’s started happening when they’re not dredging the rivers,” she said.<\/p>\n
“They’re not doing the work. It’s simply not good enough.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n