Syston Community Flood Group
More clearing of silt, vegetation and rubbish has been done – this time at the stretch opposite the Dog & Gun. I can’t believe how many rubbish bags we used (that’s the Royal “we” – you guessed it, I was on whistle duties again, don’t think I can be trusted with a spade). We asked Biffa how much the last lot weighed – their answer – 0.7 of a ton. That means we’ve shifted over two tons of waste from only three sessions, incredible, and there’s still more to do.
Good news this month – the EA will clear the reeds down Meadow Lane. Walk down there and have a look over the bridge near Calvers, you’ll be shocked. I’m hoping this includes the area at Fosse Way – must make a note to find out. They’re also clearing the rubbish near the culvert on Victoria Street (ex Anchor Print factory), we met the new owners of that site, a Christian Church, they’re going to clear the whole of that area, lovely people – we wish them well.
We’re still pestering the authorities about ‘slowing the flow’ from Barkby or speeding it up into the River Wreake. We met Adam Tilbury and Simon Bradshaw (LCC Councillors) to show them the problems we have, part of Adam’s remit is to look into the flooding problems in Leicestershire, let’s hope they can make a difference.
Lastly, come and meet us at our stall at the Syston Summer Fayre, you can have a go at our competition.
