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Leeds West MP criticises government of ‘dithering’ over flood defences

westleedslife - January 20, 2021 2

Words: Richard Beecham, local democracy reporter Leeds West's MP has claimed some of their residents are living in fear for their homes due to the...

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Mark’s History: Flood defence work continues at Milford Place bridge

westleedslife - January 11, 2021 1

Words & Photos: Mark Stevenson I suppose I should put some kind of a warning like ‘don't try this at home’ as they do on...

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Five years on from Storm Eva: Flood defences bring hope in Burley and Kirkstall

westleedslife - December 20, 2020 0

Boxing Day 2015 saw Storm Eva hit the region, causing the River Aire to break its banks to devastate homes and businesses, costing Leeds...

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Leeds had another ‘close shave’ with floods earlier this year, meeting told

westleedslife - November 20, 2020 0

One of Leeds’s top flooding experts said the city had a ‘close shave’ earlier this year, due to severe rainstorms during February, writes Richard...

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Government pledges extra £22 million for Kirkstall flood defences – updated

westleedslife - July 14, 2020 0

More than £22 million in extra government funding has been allocated to flood defences through the Kirkstall Valley and beyond to help stop a...

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River Aire footbridge closes for flood prevention work

westleedslife - July 12, 2020 0

A popular footbridge over the River Aire has been temporarily closed until August 2021 to allow vital flood defence work to be carried out....

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How planting 300,000 extra trees could help prevent flooding in Kirkstall and Burley

westleedslife - May 14, 2020 0

More than 300,000 more trees will now be planted in the River Aire catchment area to help reduce flood risk in places like the...

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Flood defence works submitted at Kirkstall Railway Viaduct

westleedslife - May 4, 2020 0

Plans for flood defences at the historic Kirkstall Railway Viaduct have been submitted by Leeds City Council. The proposals for the Grade II Listed structure...

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Video: How flood measures in Earby could help prevent flooding in Kirkstall and Burley

westleedslife - March 30, 2020 0

A trial to help test how natural solutions such as wetlands can be used to help reduce the risk of flooding has been successfully...

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Rachel Reeves MP leads campaign over flood insurance

westleedslife - March 8, 2020 0

Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves has raised concerns over a Government scheme designed to help secure insurance for those at risk of flooding. Led by...

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Chance to view plans to reduce flood risk in Calverley

westleedslife - February 27, 2020 0

Residents and business owners in the Apperley Bridge and Calverley area will have the opportunity to view flood defence proposals at two events next...

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Storm Dennis: Swollen River Aire and Wortley Beck in photos – UPDATED

westleedslife - February 16, 2020 0

Photos: Mark Stevenson & Samantha Stewart & Jim Corah Our community reporters have been out and about capturing the swollen River Aire and Wortley Beck in the...