Major flooding in Hilperton & Staverton

A short update on the major flooding that has occurred in Hilperton and Staverton over the last week or so. Many of our community members have shared shocking videos and photos of flooding on local roads, particularly around the ancient bridge leading from Staverton to the B3105 where the River Avon burst its banks.

With the severity of flooding we already experience, it's impossible to imagine the impact another 2,600 homes would have on our community. The fields surrounding our village play a crucial role in soaking up rainwater - but if covered in concrete by thousands of new houses, the rainwater could run off into local roads, people's homes and gardens, causing even more issues for traffic and residents.

See aerial shots of January's flooding in the gallery below.