Drop-in events for residents impacted by flooding

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to attend a series of flooding drop-in events that will take place across the county this spring.

People will have the opportunity to talk to key agencies including the Environment Agency and Leicestershire County Council, in its capacity of Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) and Highway Authority, about their experiences and get the latest updates on flood related work.

Residents will also be able to get advice on how to be prepared against further flooding, as well as having the opportunity to visit the FloodPod – a trailer packed with real life Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures.

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

The first drop-in event will take place at Blaby District Council offices on Thursday 27 March from 2pm – 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 and Leicestershire Police fielded 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

Anyone with questions ahead of the drop-in events may contact the Lead Local Flood Authority by emailing: flooding@leics.gov.uk.