Closing the floodgates on high risk housing development

April 30, 2016 in News

It's reported in the news today that developers could be forced to flood proof new homes. This news could force developers to make changes to the way houses are built to ensure they are not devastated if they do flood. Full story below http://news.sky.com/story/1687760/make-builders-flood-proof-new-homes-govt-told

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.