Flood and wind warnings as Storm Bella arrives
Flood defences have been erected and gusts of more than 80mph recorded as large parts of the UK braced for Storm Bella.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Flood defences have been erected and gusts of more than 80mph recorded as large parts of the UK braced for Storm Bella.
The Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning that was in place covering the Great Ouse through Bedford.
As part of the Government's Future High Street Fund, Wiltshire has been provisionally awarded £16,347,056 for Trowbridge.
With flood warnings still in place for the River Great Ouse, Bedford Borough Council and partners including Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue and volunteer groups are continuing to monitor the situation as the floodwater levels have peaked at Bedford town centre and move through the villages to the east of Bedford.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast Time on Boxing Day, Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey said "This looks a very bad deal"
With flood warnings in place for the River Great Ouse and river levels rising, Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue are warning of significant levels of floodwaters to impact Bedford and other parts of the Borough.