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RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713 032 Embargo: Immediate 20th July 2007
TEME AND KYRE BROOK CHANNELS TO BE IMPROVED – BURT
West Worcestershire’s Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt has
received assurances from the Environment Agency that an urgent review is being
carried out to see how river maintenance and flood defence work can be improved
after the devastating floods in Tenbury Wells.
Mr Burt asked the Environment Agency to pay particular attention to the channel
of the Kyre Brook that runs through the town, claiming that it had not been
cleared for many years and he has received confirmation that The Agency are
planning to carry out maintenance on this watercourse at the end of August.
Richard Burt said:
“It’s a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted, but I am
glad that urgent remedial work will be carried out on the channel of Kyre Brook.
It is something that should have been done routinely.
“Extra government money promised for river maintenance must also be put to good
use on the channel of the River Teme as soon as possible.
“I asked The Agency to consider flood defences for Tenbury and I am very
disappointed that the response has been negative. The Agency’s own feasibility
report back in 2004 said defences could be economically viable, so why after
this summer’s floods are they not prepared to review their decision?”
Ends
Editors Note: Email received in response to Richard Burt’s enquiries
For further information or comment, please contact Richard Burt on 07970 713032
RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713 032 Embargo: Immediate 17th July 2007
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