Flood alerts issued for six Kent coastal areas
The Environment Agency has issued warnings to six coastal areas of Kent that there is a risk of flooding on Monday 7 February. The following six flood alerts are where…
Threatening tidal surge triggers coastal flood warning from Ramsgate to Folkestone today
A large tidal surge is expected to affect coastal areas from Ramsgate to Folkestone between 11.30am and 12.45pm today. The Environment Agency has said a large tidal surge is expected…
Plan launched to protect 1,400 Kent homes and businesses from flooding
More than 1,400 Kent homes and businesses are to be given greater protection against flooding from a scheme to increase reservoir capacity. KCC is helping to fund work at the…
Dover council welcome MP’s Task Force to tackle sewage issues in Deal
Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke, has secured a Flood Action Taskforce for Deal. The taskforce will address longstanding sewage issues in the town – particularly those in Albert Road. The taskforce…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…
Could you step up to be a volunteer Flood Warden in Kent?
Many Kent communities are at risk of flooding and The Environment Agency and the Kent Resilience Forum are looking for people to become volunteer flood wardens across the county. Kent…
Urgent wetland scheme to lessen effects of new housing developments in Ashford given green light
Stodmarsh wetland Photo: Ashford Borough Council The first steps to mitigating the issue of water quality degradation at Stodmarsh Lakes, which has impacted new housing development in the Ashford borough,…
Warning of thunderstorms in Kent today
The Met Office has issued a ‘Yellow’ warning for thunderstorms in Kent which may lead to some disruption to travel during Saturday afternoon and evening. Although many places will miss…
Flood protection scheme in Romney Marsh boosted by record Government investment
Homes and businesses in the South East will be better protected from flooding and coastal erosion under plans published on Thursday by the Government and Environment Agency, with £176.5m invested…
Ashford rallies to help stricken German twin town
Ashford residents’ generosity is helping to aid their flood-hit German twin town of Bad Münstereifel. Fundraising for Ashford’s flood-stricken twin town of Bad Münstereifel by the Ashford Twinning Association (ATA)…