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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Latest flooding news - its effect on key issues

The issue of flooding has dominated the news of late:
'Flooding some of the worst the West Country has seen' | Western Daily Press

DEVELOPMENT:
Fury erupts at super inquiry into housing plans for flooded Feniton | Exeter Express and Echo
Flooding adds to green belt housing development concerns - Get Surrey
Campaigners claim vindication over Kennet Meadows flood plain protest - Get Reading
Developers refute flood prevention delay claims | Planning Resource

INSURANCE:
“Homebuyers sunk as lenders get tough on flood cover,” reports Sunday Times | Sidmouth Independent News 

BUSINESS:
Flood worries force mill operator to quit Exeter museum cafe | Exeter Express and Echo
Academics call for training of more specialist engineers to tackle floods in Bristol and the West | Blog


FARMING:
Farmers call for more funds to deal with flooding | Blog
Farming leaders from NFU accuse environment agency of neglecting river maintainence in the South West | Western Morning News

FLOOD DEFENCES:
‘A lucky escape’ - call for urgent sea defences after storms - Home - Sidmouth Herald
Sidmouth Town welcomes cliff protection plan following cliff fall | Exeter Express and Echo

See also:
Futures Forum: "The storms that flayed the Dorset coast this week revealed a story not just of frail humanity humbled by nature’s power, but of foresight, preparedness – and elegant engineering solutions."
Futures Forum: Persimmon, Sidmouth and "promoting well-designed housing that is sustainable and provides much-needed new housing..." 
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