On this morning’s Kennet Radio Breakfast Show, Councillor Stuart Gourley talked about flood protection in West Berkshire. Councillor Gourley is the Council’s Executive Portfolio Holder: Climate Action, Recycling and Biodiversity (responsible for flood protection). You can hear the full interview by clicking on the arrow below:
Here are the key information sources and contact names discussed in the interview:
West Berkshire Council – Preparing for Flooding website
East Garston Flood and Pollution Forum
West Berkshire Council leaflet – Flooding, Be Prepared 2016
Check for flooding – Government website for England
Key contacts:
The Environment Agency Floodline is on 0345 988 1188 or follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter for the latest flood updates
Sign up for the latest flood warnings here.
The Government’s web page What to do in a flood
Email emergencyplanning@westberks.gov.uk
Telephone 01635 503535
Email: Stuart.Gourley1@westberks.gov.uk
Telephone: 07939 499 376
The photo above of the River Kennet is by Gillie Rhodes from Flickr CCL – Licence
