Flooding and drainage

New tree selection guide could become a countrywide blueprint

25 January 2023

The resource will be used by highway planners to guide the re-establishment of trees along the highway and in the creation of new developments

Residents urged to prepare for flooding

18 January 2021

Sign up for alerts, prepare your home and check before your travel

Agencies work round-the-clock during Storm Dennis

17 February 2020

Our highways crews worked 24/7 to deal with over 130 reports

Highways' teams still on alert for storm damage

10 February 2020

Recycling centres now back open again

Signs showing road closure and diversion

Highways' teams responding to storm damage

9 February 2020

Waste sites to remain closed for rest of the day

Flood prevention work gets underway in Mountsorrel

31 July 2019

The weather situation is constantly monitored across the county

Crews work around clock following thunderstorms

29 July 2019

Highways teams tackle flooding in Mountsorrel and other areas

Village prepared for a crisis with new kit worth £600

8 May 2017

New scheme which helps in an emergency

Flooding events for Whitwick, Breedon on the Hill and Thringstone

1 August 2016

Residents are invited to share their flooding experiences with experts

Council leader praises action on flooding

16 June 2016

Multi-agency effort to tackle flooding

Councils, emergency services and the NHS work together to help people prepare for flooding – and to stay safe.

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