CITY OF PRESTON LABOUR PARTY

Broadgate is considered a high flood risk area by the Environment Agency. However, not many people are aware of what to do if the area is flooded. Therefore we have organised a public meeting and invited representatives from the Environment Agency to talk about being prepared if the unthinkable happens in our area.

Background

Your local Labour Councillors have been prominent in trying to raise awareness of the threat of flooding in the area. Despite attempts by opposition parties to stop debate, we have forced the issue onto the agenda at Preston Council.

Recently the Environment Agency produced details about a new flood warning system for the Broadgate area. Local Councillor Jack Davenport invited representatives from the Agency to the Central Area Forum, held at the Gujarat Hindu Centre, in December. Unfortunately, the Forum was not publicised by local media and few local people attended.

We encourage local residents in the Broadgate area to attend this meeting and find out about this important new service that can protect you and your families.

South Meadow Lane

 

Photograph at top of page courtesy of Save the Ribble Campaign