- Local councils supporting Environment Agency in visiting
communities
- Officers ‘door knocking' in Lydney area to talk to residents
on Tuesday 2 September
- Residents urged to learn how to prepare for flooding issues
Officers from the Environment Agency will be joined by colleagues
from Forest of Dean District Council and Lydney Town Council on 2
September 2025 to share information about flood issues with local
residents.
Some properties in Lydney are in rapid response catchments which
means rivers are very responsive to heavy rainfall and can cause
flash flooding even before flood warnings are issued.
Charlie Chandler, area flood risk manager for the environment in
the West Midlands, said:
Flash flooding is dangerous and can happen very quickly.
The effects of flooding can be devastating and knowing what to do
in a flood can significantly reduce the risk to life, property
and possessions.
We are visiting Lydney to speak to residents about how to be
prepared and what they can do to stay safe if they are impacted
by flooding.
Councillor Adrian Birch, Leader of Forest of Dean District
Council, said:
We're committed to supporting our at-risk communities that could
be affected by rapid response catchment flooding in our district.
That's why we are working with the Environment Agency again this
year to ensure that people in these areas know how to prepare for
flooding, and if it does occur, what to do and who to contact
about different issues.
I would also like to remind our residents that those looking for
more information can find it on the Forest of Dean District
Council's dedicated webpage, which outlines the responsibilities
of the various agencies and the support for those affected.
Councillor Jackie Fraser, Cabinet Member for Environment at
Forest of Dean District Council, said:
The door-knocking events with the Environment Agency will be a
great opportunity for affected residents to learn more about the
help that is available to them.
I'm so pleased that we are able to work with them once again to
provide this service to areas in the Forest of Dean that are most
at risk.
Further information
Find out if you're at risk of flooding by checking your postcode
on the government's website.
You can sign up for flood warnings. These
warn of the risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and
groundwater. You'll be alerted by phone, email or text when
flooding is expected.
The best way to protect yourself from flooding is to know what to
do in advance – download and save a simple Prepare, Act, Survive
plan
If you are flooded, call 999 if in immediate danger and follow
advice from emergency services.
More information is available here about river maintenance,
flooding and coastal erosion.
Please check out the Forest of Dean Council's
updated webpage.
