Community Update

Good afternoon,

Thank you to all the residents who contact the Parish Council to advise of issues, there are a few on-going issue’s at the moment which many find very frustrating, we can assure you we are trying our best to get resolutions and will update this post when advised of any updates.

Water leak crown bank-

Update 24/03/2024-

The Gulley emptying team attended on Friday 22nd and removed the cover in order to empty the chamber, however this was unsuccessful and filled back up almost straight away. Attempts were made to clear using a pressure washing hose but there is a blockage.

The manhole cover and the gulley are interconnected and both filled with water, someone will be attending with a boroscopic camera to determine exactly where the blockage is.

Cllr Phillip Atkins and Senior Managers at SCC are aware and have promised to update as soon as possible.

What was previously a noisy man hole cover is now a serious water leak causing damage to local houses.

ESBC have been informed and have been out to test the water, we are waiting on confirmation of the results from them.

Severn Trent/Staffs Water have both been out to investigate and have confirmed the issue isn’t with the infrastructure and it is a drainage issue.

This has now been referred back to County Council advising them that the companies have denied responsibility and we will ensure our County Councillor is aware of this issue.

Flooding- Seedcroft/Goose lane

This has been raised by the PC, Councillors and residents, Cllr Atkins has been out and visited. The road was closed when the lane became impassable but signs were attempted to be removed recently and there has been no offer of any resolution from County Council.

Local businesses are being affected and nearby drains are beginning to struggle increasing the level of the flooding.

Play Areas

We are aware that the Nuttery is slippy at the moment and have planned a clean up day on Saturday the 30th to arrange a litter pick and jet wash the park equipment ready for Spring.

All residents are welcome to join us.