
Flood defences could be changed in Egremont to protect it from future flooding
The changes would mean the Environment Agency could maintain the flood defence through clearing debris and checking measurement equipment.
The changes would mean the Environment Agency could maintain the flood defence through clearing debris and checking measurement equipment.
Flood defences which were damaged last year have been repaired with a temporary fix until a permanent solution is carried out.
Seven homes were flooded in the beck in Allonby during the heavy rainfall at the end of October. Residents say such events are becoming more frequent.