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Nettleham Parish Council Chairman Terry Williams (left) and district councillor Malcolm Leaning with the aqua sacs bought to protect the village Working to keep flooding at bay In the battle to beat flooding, ditch and dyke owners have been warned they could face legal action if they don’t remove obstructions in their watercourses. Communities across West Lindsey are being urged to regularly check ditches, dykes, rivers and streams to ensure they are not blocked with debris that will reduce flow of water. Chair of the district council’s Communities and Waste Committee, Cllr Jackie Brockway, said: “One of the most frequent causes of flooding is poorly maintained watercourses. “Blocked ditches and drains can lead to serious issues during severe weather conditions if flow is restricted and water spills over the top.” The council is urging residents to be vigilant and report any potential problems in their areas to their parish or town council or local flood warden. Cllr Brockway added: “The council does not have the resources to check all the watercourses in the district, which is why we rely on the support of residents and parish and town councils, who are best placed to respond swiftly to problems. “Flood Wardens and local councils can approach the owners to ask them to try and solve the problem. If the works are not undertaken then either West Lindsey District Council or the drainage boards have legal powers to ensure the work is done.” Many parish councils have appointed flood wardens who regularly patrol their communities and check on the condition of local watercourses. The district council has also set aside £10,000 to offer grants of £250 to parish councils to be used for flood prevention. So far only £4,000 of this fund has been claimed, with the cash being spent on equipment for the wardens. Five parish councils have bought aqua sacs with their grant money, including Nettleham. Cllr Malcolm Leaning, who represents Nettleham, welcomed the aqua sacs as an alternative to sand bags. He said: “Some parish councils, whilst wanting to be ready for possible floods, have found problems in finding substantial storage space for sand and bags. Nettleham has been investigating the cost and positioning of a suitable store for these. “They have now decided to buy ‘Aqua Sacs’ instead. They contain a gel which expands on contact with water and can be re-used and are much more easily stored. “The council has bought 100 aqua sacs. They were able to pay for them thanks to a £250 grant.” Chairman of Nettleham Parish Council, Cllr Terry Williams said: “This is an excellent example of how the district and parish councils can work together to produce a practical solution to a real problem that can have devastating consequences for residents who are directly affected.” If your council has not applied for a grant visit: www.west-lindsey.gov. uk/parish/floodgrant 20 West Lindsey News
The Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme is changing… Central Government have decided that from 1st April 2011 responsibility for bus passes will transfer from the District Council to the County Council. So what does this mean? • Current bus passes will still remain valid until their expiry date. • Financial constraints will mean non-continuation of some discretionary elements such as taxi tokens and rail card contributions. • The way you apply for a new bus pass will be different. From April you must apply by post, or alternatively you can present yourself at City Hall in Lincoln. • The option for doing pass applications and renewals on-line is also being developed. • These options will give you a choice of how to obtain your pass but please do not apply any earlier than 21 days in advance of the due date. • Application forms and an information leaflet about the scheme will be available from Libraries, Local District Council Offices, other key access centres and online. For further information visit: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk or alternatively contact: Lincolnshire County Council Accessibility & Policy Unit, City Hall Lincoln, LN1 1DN
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