Stroud District Councils' Cabinet have approved the Ruscombe Brook Action Group (RBAG) memo of cooperation (see previous posts). The meeting on Monday afternoon was an additional Cabinet meeting to look at flooding issues - for details of some of the points see last blog entry - or watch the webcast of the meeting.Photo: Cabinet papers
It was good to hear the Cabinet recognise the good work of RBAG - see Special Meeting of Cabinet 29th Oct here:
http://www.strouddc.ukcouncil.net/site/index.php#pp10946
Thanks indeed to all who have helped - a well deserved recognition from the Council.
The Cabinet also covered other flooding issues and are giving some of the central government money to help prevent future problems in Slad brook and other water courses. Tackling prevention makes much more sense than some councils that are using the money to re-wallpaper houses. They have also confirmed a Policy Panel on Sustainable Urban Drainage systems - something I have been requesting for a while.
All these are excellent steps towards developing an holistic approach to managing water in the District - something much needed as Cllr Lunnon noted at the Cabinet meeting.
Other brook and water-related news:
The Lawns - I went with another RBAG member on Monday night to Cainscross Parish Council meeting to hear Stroud Valleys Project share more re the Lawns project - more of that at next RBAG meeting - they have produced plans for management of the site looking at key issues like biodiversity and use of site. I was able to share some of the results from Ismailas project on the brook.
Next RBAG meeting - 7.30 Tues 4th Dec - contact me for venue and further information. Join us!
Randwick sewage incident - Severn Trent will be renewing the manhole cover on the Randwick tributary this Thursday (see earlier blog re problem). They have also been measuring flos with a flow meter at that site.
Cotswold Canals Brimscombe Area Action Plan - The Area Action Plan is now open for comments. For more details click here.
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