March 04, 2020 - 1744 views
An petition urging Welsh Government to look at the issue of flooding in the Conwy Valley has been published online by local Assembly member Janet Finch-Saunders.
In response to a public meeting held in Llanrwst last weekend and increasing pressure from the community and local politicians, Ms. Finch-Saunders took the step after pleas for an independent enquiry continued to be ignored.
Over 120 residents gave their time to attend the meeting held at the Eagles Hotel, Llanrwst.
Commenting after the meeting, Janet said: “I would like to thank all residents who gave their time to come and discuss flooding and a way forward. The devastation they have faced is shocking and upsetting.
“We heard accounts of homes being flooded with little warning; properties left in vulnerable and uninhabitable conditions; damaged roads; blocked culverts; serious problems with receiving free sandbags, and the need for urgent action to protect homes such as on the Y Berllan and Perthi estates in Llanrwst.
“I have noted that the storms have had a detrimental impact on businesses not only in Llanrwst, but Betws y Coed and Capel Curig.
“I am delighted that Robin Millar MP is working to secure support from The Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for the independent review of the flood mitigation measures in the Conwy Valley, which I have been calling for, and seen blocked by the Welsh Government, since last March.
“There is a need for all of us to work together to help ensure that the risk of serious flooding to homes and businesses in the Conwy Valley is reduced. This includes NRW who refused to attend yet another public meeting”.
