Local MP Jesse Norman has expressed his deep concern at the continuing lack of effective drainage on Brookend Street in Ross-on-Wye. 

Jesse was on site again last week after renewed flooding in order to discuss potential solutions with local councillors Katie Fowler and Milly Boylan, and shopkeeper Leon Davies. 

With the councillors' support, Jesse alerted Herefordshire Council and Welsh Water to the immediate need for more sandbags in the face of expected rain, and these were rapidly delivered by Welsh Water on Saturday.  

Commenting, Jesse said:

“Shopkeepers on Brookend Street have got used to occasional flooding over the years when the river rises. But this repeated flooding from rainwater is something new. 

“It was plain to see that the drains were not clearing, and the pavement is already riding up at the entrance to Red Meadow Car Park. 

“It is great that the resurfacing of Broad Street has now been done, and that has made a huge difference. 

“Now we need the same focus and attention to getting the drains opened up and if necessary expanded and rebuilt in Brookend Street.”

Photo: Jesse inspecting flood damage with Leon Davies and Cllrs Milly Boylan and Katie Fowler