Flooding In the River Severn catchment area

Motion Text

That this House recognises the economic, environmental, logistical and humanitarian impact upon businesses and residents of, and commuters through Tewkesbury constituency, owing to consistent flooding from the River Severn; notes that the population centre of Tewkesbury and several rural communities all lie within the River Severn catchment area; and expresses concern that Tewkesbury is particularly vulnerable to flooding following periods of heavy rainfall.