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APRIL 2025
In terms of properties that were affected by the flooding, unfortunately, there is only funding available for those that were affected by the floods in January 2024. It is understood that the Local Flood Authority team is investigating what is happening further to the south of Countesthorpe and Whetstone in terms of surface water coming from the direction of Willoughby Waterleys.
Here is a link to the Environment Agencies’ updated Flood Risk Map which is referred to by both developers and planning authorities when considering the long term risk of flooding to a site Technical map - https://flood-map-for- planning.service.gov.uk/.
The Parish Council is aware that
any decision on the Gillam Butts application has been delayed until the applicant has undertaken further technical assessments to satisfy the District Council that the proposals have suitably mitigated the risk of the surface water flooding. Miss Joanne Leech, Parish Council Manager, Countesthorpe Parish Council
Thank you to the Parish Council for the above information. The following are just sketches of the areas of the village with planning applications and the likly direction of run-off from the sites should they be approved. Interesting the dark blue areas have a 3.3% chance of flooding each year - they have acheived 100% for the past two years!
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Existing road flood area
Proposed development run-off direction
Proposed development run-off direction
Existing road flood area
delicious lunch. Community engagement is a critical part of the role of a PCSO and whilst new to the role it’s essential Kirsty gets to know the Community.
In other news 2 teenage males who were seen wearing balaclavas and garden hopping in Countesthorpe were located and detained, local officers checked the property they had been seen at and all was in order, deMtaiAlsYof2th0e2y1ouEthDs IwTeIrOe Ntaken and verified but there were no offences. PCSO 6204 Kirsty Reid, Countesthope, Kilby & Foston Neighbourhood Team
Further advice about these offences can be found on https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/courier-fraud some occasions calls can remain connected.
nies, who unknowingly accept the job. We would ask that people remain vigilant and if re collecting these from if they have any suspicions to report them to the police
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working with the parents on this. It is not acceptable to steal.
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We have had calls about a motorbike zooming constantly in a residential street in Countesthorpe. Please be mindful of other people and care about them because this is affecting people’s health. Please refrain from doing this, in this area.
If you are out and about on a motorbike, please make sure that you are insured and are licensed.
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Since 10 December last year to date 17 reports of courier fraud have than £135,000.
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problem in the area. If you do see this,
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County Council has agreed to carry out an additional enforcement to Main
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