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Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough councils give Strategic and Local Plan consultation green light

The SLP will provide an overarching planning strategy and cross-boundary strategic policies covering the whole area, and local policies for each local authority. Click here for more

The Consultation on Spatial Options and Key Policy Areas (Regulation 18) is expected to start the week commencing Monday, 18 December and will run for a minimum of eight weeks. This consultation is the first step in the preparation of the SLP and is intended to ask a broad range of questions to help understand what the Plan should cover.  It also provides an opportunity for stakeholders and the community to express any other issues, concerns or opportunities that do not easily fit within any of the key questions set in the consultation document. 

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Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire.

This is an update from the Environment Agency. 19 Dec 2023

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

Be prepared.

River levels are forecast to rise again at the Mythe Bridge river gauge as a result of rainfall over the last 24 hours. Further rain is forecast today Tuesday 19/12/23. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore.

Predicted peaks:- Mythe 3.5m to 4m overnight 20/12/23, Haw Bridge 4.3m to 4.8m overnight 20/12/23. No other gauges are impacted.

We expect river levels to rise during today and remain high for the next few days.

We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with Local Authorities.

This message will be updated by 6pm on 20/12/23, or as the situation changes.

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River Severn -Flood Alert

This is an update from the Environment Agency. 

Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire. 

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.    

Be prepared.

River levels remain high at the Sandhurst river gauge following recent heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads on both sides of the river from Tewkesbury to Quedgeley, Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill. Predicted peaks:- Mythe 3.7m to 4.0m Monday morning 11/12/2023, Haw Bridge 4.6m to 4.9m Monday morning 11/12/2023, Sandhurst 3.3m to 3.6m Monday evening 11/12/2023, Gloucester 2.9m to 3.2m Monday evening 11/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10am on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/031WAF214

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 209024 .

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

What you should consider doing now
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* Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.  

* Get ready to act on your flood plan if you have one.

* Move your car or other vehicles to higher ground, if it is safe to do so.

* Prepare a flood kit of essential items including a torch with spare batteries, mobile phone and charger, warm clothes, insurance documents, water, food, first aid kit and any prescription medicines or baby care items you may need.

* Businesses should inform staff and customers about the situation.

* Check that you know how to turn off your gas, electricity and water mains supplies.

* In rural locations, farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood.

* Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 30 cm of fast-flowing water can move a car and 6 inches can knock an adult off their feet. 

* Flood water is dangerous and may be polluted. Wash your hands thoroughly if you’ve been in contact with it.