Drop-in events for residents impacted by flooding

Join our flooding drop-in events this spring.

Residents and businesses can talk to key agencies including the Environment Agency and Leicestershire County Council. Tell us about your experiences and get the latest updates on flood-related work.

Learn how to be prepared against further flooding. You can also visit the FloodPod – a trailer packed with real life Property Flood Resilience measures.

At the FloodPod, you can see and learn about available solutions designed specifically to protect homes and businesses from flooding.

The first event will take place at Blaby District Council offices on Thursday 27 March, 2pm to 6pm. There will be further events in Great Glen, Syston, Melton and Loughborough. Full details below.

Around 900 properties were flooded across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland when record-breaking river levels were hit this January. The Environment Agency issued a highly unusual severe flood warning, indicating ‘risk to life’.

  • 87 people were rescued from properties and cars
  • More than 160 roads were closed
  • Leicestershire Police answered more than 2,100 calls on 6 January when heavy rainfall and snow melt caused major flooding

Full list of events:

  • Blaby District Council offices - Thursday 27 March, 2pm to 6pm
  • Great Glen Village Hall - Wednesday 2 April, 2pm to 6pm
  • Melton Borough Council offices - Thursday 3 April, 2pm to 6pm
  • Syston Town Hall - Wednesday 9 April, 2pm to 6pm
  • Loughborough Town Hall - Thursday 10 April, 2pm to 6pm

If you have any questions ahead of the drop-in events, please email flooding@leics.gov.uk.