Flood Defences and Protection

After particularly bad floods in the summer of 2007, Harriett started campaigns to build more flood defences in the West Worcestershire area.

Since 2010, seven new flood defence schemes have been built with the help of the Environment Agency. Those schemes are in Uckinghall, Pershore, Powick and Kempsey, with two schemes in Upton-upon-Severn. The seventh, a community-based scheme, is in Callow End. 

Harriett continues to campaign for flood defence schemes at Severn Stoke and Tenbury Wells.

The Severn Stoke scheme is progressing well and has reached the planning permission stage.

Tenbury Wells Flood Scheme

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February 2024 Newsletter

In June 2020, Harriett led a debate in the House of Commons on the flood defences for Tenbury Wells.

Flood Defences Latest News
MP welcomes Severn Stoke flood defence progress
4 November 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed further progress on her long-standing campaign to secure a permanent flood defence scheme for Severn Stoke.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin highlights importance of tree planting in improving flood resilience
15 October 2020

Harriett Baldwin highlights how tree planting can improve flood resilience across river catchments.
Harriett urges progress on Tenbury flood consultation
16 September 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has called on the Environment Agency to press on with consulting local people on the development of the Tenbury Wells flood defence scheme.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin urges Environment Agency to start Tenbury Wells flood scheme consultation
10 September 2020

Speaking in DEFRA Questions in the House of Commons, Harriett Baldwin calls on the Environment Agency to start the consultation on its preferred Tenbury Wells flood risk management scheme.
Tenbury Flood Defences Walking Tour
Tenbury flood planning kicks off with stakeholder tour
7 September 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin was joined by Tenbury’s Mayor and local councillors for a walking tour of the areas proposed for the town’s proposed flood defences.
Harriett Baldwin MP meets Environment Secretary George Eustice in a socially distant way at the House of Commons.
Harriett thanks Environment Secretary for Tenbury flood cash
15 July 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin took the time to thank Environment Secretary George Eustice last night on behalf of the home and business owners who are set to benefit from the £4.9 fund to build the new Tenbury flood defences.
MP supports Powick flood defence plan
16 June 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has offered her support to proposals which will improve the Powick roundabout, which was closed earlier this year during serious flooding.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin leads Parliament debate on Tenbury Wells flood defences
3 June 2020

Harriett Baldwin led an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on flood defences for Tenbury Wells.
EA confirms review on raising Powick flood defences
13 May 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has welcomed confirmation that the Environment Agency is carrying out a full review of the Powick flood defences, including looking at raising the road and roundabout.
Harriett Baldwin MP speaking in the House of Commons
Harriett Baldwin questions scheduling of Tenbury Flood Defence Adjournment Debate
21 April 2020

Speaking in the debate on the temporary arrangements for the sittings in the House of Commons, Harriett Baldwin asks about Adjournment debates and the postponed debate on flooding in Tenbury in particular.
MP urges re-think on Powick flood defences
6 April 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has urged the county council to review the current Powick roundabout improvements following the failure of the village’s flood defences when the Teme overtopped the bund in February.
Recess delays Tenbury flood defence debate
25 March 2020

West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin’s debate into Tenbury’s flood defences has been delayed after the Government brought forward a proposal to start Parliament’s Easter recess early.