No more rain since my last posting so, thankfully, the river level has dropped about two feet overnight. Sadly some parts of the Midlands and the north have suffered very badly. The scenes shown on the television news are frightening.
The sight of householders sweeping floodwater out of their homes reminded me of the problems in Cross Street a couple of years ago. The ground floor rooms of the terraced houses there were all flooded and it took months for them to dry out and be redecorated. Earlier this week I received a couple of calls from residents who were alarmed at the height of water in the grids. I contacted the County Council via the Clarence number and am delighted to report that both gulleys were cleared within hours. Indeed, I suspect they even received a second visit the following day.
And when the rains came yesterday there were no problems. Thanks Clarence!
About Me
- RICHARD STEVENS
- I have lived in or near to Stone in Staffordshire almost all my life and am passionate about the town. I am married to Janet and have two children, two step daughters and four grandchildren. I am a Stone's Independent Voice councillor on Stone Town Council and a member of the Liberal Democrat and Independent group on Stafford Borough Council. I am actively involved with several groups in Stone. I am Chairman of Stone in Bloom, Stone Town Bonfire and Firework committee and, of course, Stone Food and Drink Festival. I hope that this blog will explain the sort of things a local politician does and may encourage others to become active in their own communuties.
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