Tag: Flooding

Councillors demand urgent action from United Utilities following flooding in Eccles

Councillors demand urgent action from United Utilities following flooding in Eccles

Salford councillors have written a joint letter to United Utilities raising serious concerns about the flooding in the Peel Green […]

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Green Salford: New climate report suggests Salford is at risk of further flooding

Salford is at risk of further climate issues following weekend flooding according to a new report from Friends of the […]

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

Salford supermarket closed for second day as torrential rain causes flooding

A Salford supermarket has been closed for the second day after torrential rain caused flooding across the borough. Over the […]

Nearly £1.75m spent on improving drainage systems in Walkden

Nearly £1.75m spent on improving drainage systems in Walkden

Funding of nearly £1.75 million has been given out to reduce the risk of flooding in Walkden by improving drainage […]

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“I literally had to wade through a river to get back home” – Flooding in Salford following heavy rainfall

Roads across Salford have experienced heavy flooding after 12 hours of heavy rain. The rainfall began at 4pm yesterday evening, […]

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“We think it’s the largest number of objectors we ever had” – Eccles Nature Reserve temporarily saved after hundreds object to a plan to cut down 17 trees

Three Sisters nature reserve in Eccles has been temporarily saved after locals objected to the plans by United Utilities to […]

"The effects can be devastating" The aftermath of Storm Ciara flooding

“The effects can be devastating” The aftermath of Storm Ciara flooding

Environment Agency North West are working “day and night” to help Greater Manchester with the aftermath of the Storm Ciara […]