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Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme

Posted on September 4, 2016 by

The proposed location of the Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme can be seen below. The photo is taken from The Mile. ERYC Press Release A chance to find out about plans to prevent flooding in Pocklington town centre A public consultation session … Continue reading →

Posted in Flooding, Pocklington

Pocklington Planning Applications

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

It is a busy day in County Hall today as the planning applications for the Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme and the adjoining development go before planning. I will be speaking on both applications and believe both should either be refused or … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Pocklington

Pocklington Flooding – Recommendations To Address

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

Almost ten years ago Pocklington Town Council paid £20,000 to commission a report into the cause of the flooding on 25th June 2007 in the Pocklington Parish and recommended alleviation actions. Reading through the report I am unsure if the recommendations … Continue reading →

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Pocklington

Pock Flood Defence – Questions To Sir Greg

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Many will have read the article below a month ago in the Pocklington Post. Questions To Sir Greg Given the recent concerns raised about the Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) I have asked Sir Greg: In relation to the £500,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservative, Flooding, Planning, Pocklington

Pock Flood Defence – Unmitigated Risks

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

Before either the Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) or the adjoining 200 dwelling Persimmon Development can be granted planning permission a risk assessment must be undertaken. I am informed at this point: This will reveal risks which cannot be mitigated. … Continue reading →

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Pocklington

Pock Post – Flood Alleviation Scheme

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

It is good to see the Pocklington Post report, on this weeks front page, the concerns about the Flood Alleviation Scheme.

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Media, Planning, Pocklington

Pock Flood Alleviation Scheme – Update

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

Within two hours of raising the issues in Pock Flood Alleviation Scheme – Fundamentally Flawed  I received a holding email from Alan Menzies, ERYC Director of Planning and Economic Regeneration saying he will respond to me with a full response in due course. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Planning, Pocklington

Pock Flood Alleviation Scheme – Fundamentally Flawed

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS) bunds that retain more than 25K cu.m. of water are classified as “large raised reservoirs” under the Reservoirs Act of 1975. The close proximity of the Pocklington bund to more than 10 houses makes it “high … Continue reading →

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Pocklington

The Mile Development – Planning Application Deferred

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

I would like to congratulate members sitting on the planning committee this afternoon for making two appropriate decisions in relation to Pocklington. Pocklington Flood Alleviation Scheme This was approved. I disagree with the suitability of the PFAS but I fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Pocklington

Environment Agency Failure To Clean Pock Beck

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

I am informed that three times the Environment Agency (EA) have had cameras down the Pocklington Beck, three times it has been reported that a clean out is required but three times there has been no action.  I have requested … Continue reading →

Posted in ERYC, Flooding, Pocklington