Victoria Atkins, Member of Parliament for Louth & Horncastle held her second Flood Forum last Friday, this time at the Grange & Links Hotel, Sandilands to address issues around Coastal Flood Mitigation. Local residents were able to question the relevant organisations about the safety and security of their homes.
“Following the successful event last year and the continuing interest in this subject” Victoria commented “I intend to give my constituents the opportunity every year to satisfy themselves as to progress.”
Over 50 residents, together with Parish, District and County Councillors, heard from the Environment Agency, Lincolnshire County Council, East Lindsey District Council, Lindsey Marsh Drainage Board and the Head of Emergency Planning.
The Environment Agency made a presentation on the coastal challenges and confirmed the Government’s further investment of £39 million over the next few years, on top of the £40 million spent up to 2015.
Questioners asked about planning opportunities in the exclusion zone, the strength of flood protection measures and, in North Somercotes, what special arrangements were in place for that Parish.
“This is a rolling programme of information and reassurance for my constituents” declared the Louth & Horncastle MP “ and I am very pleased that all concerned went away happier about the provisions in place and plans for the future.”
"As always - better safe than sorry!”