Leeds Flood

Eshton Beck, Mike Leonard, Leeds University
1st September 2019
2 mins read

Trees planted in natural flood management pilot

Hundreds of trees have been planted as part of the first project to trial natural flood management techniques to help improve protection for the people of Leeds and living near the River Aire. The pilot site on a working farm at Eshton Beck, Gargrave now has 650 new trees planted by staff and trainees…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
3 mins read

Senior councillors to consider Storm Eva floods response report update

Senior councillors in Leeds will discuss an update report on the work carried out in response to the flooding caused by Storm Eva at a meeting next week. The council’s executive board meeting at Civic Hall on Wednesday 19 October will consider the review of the actions taken since Boxing Day including lessons learned…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

Comment on visit to Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme today by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “The comments today by the Secretary of State were a little disappointing as they offered no new reassurance or commitment to our residents and businesses that the city will get the comprehensive flood defences it urgently needs. The reference to additional funding for the next phase…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
1 min read

Statement in response to publication of National Flood Resilience Review

Leader of Leeds City Council Councillor Judith Blake said: “Leeds is barely mentioned in this report which really does smack of the government not taking the risk here seriously. Storm Eva caused absolute devastation for residents and businesses in Leeds, with many still recovering. The people of Leeds need the new Secretary of State to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
1 min read

Share your memories of city’s historic flooding

Communities in Leeds are being asked to share their photos and memories of last year’s devastating Boxing Day floods for a new exhibition. Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills is calling on residents to help put the exhibition together, which will focus the impact of the floods as well as the community spirit the…
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