West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin this week welcomed the completion of flood defence work in Upton-upon-Severn. The MP will officially open the waterfront section of the Upton flood defences on July 13 marking the completion of the second of two schemes protecting the town from flooding. The newly-constructed wall has already successfully dealt with higher than usual flood waters during a wet spring and summer. Harriett commented: “For centuries, the people and businesses of Upton have lived with the threat of repeated flooding.” “The town has flooded 70 times in the last 40 years and has had the reputation of being the most flooded town in Britain. David Cameron visited following the floods of 2007 and promised to support permanent flood defences. The Environment Agency team has worked tirelessly on this scheme and we can all see what a tremendous job they have done.” “I am delighted that the work has been completed. I think the wall looks beautiful, with its heritage brick and innovative glass top. It will make Upton-upon-Severn an even better destination for festivals and tourism and will protect the businesses and homes from the devastation of flooding. “I believe this £4 million investment in infrastructure will completely transform Upton-upon-Severn’s future and I congratulate the town and the Environment Agency for their great job working together.”