Local MP Harriett Baldwin today confirmed she has been working with villagers, land owners and the Environment Agency to try and secure permanent flood protection for a Worcestershire village. Severn Stoke is one of three areas in Harriett’s constituency which is still working towards getting permanent flood defences. Harriett has also championed Callow End and Tenbury which are hoping to get investment to build defences in the near future. Harriett has held meetings with local villagers from Severn Stoke and the local landowners to try and broker a deal which will see the village protected. The MP has also met with the Environment Agency to see what public funds can be found to help with the cost of building a permanent scheme. Harriett commented: “Last year, I held a series of meetings to try and work towards a permanent solution for Severn Stoke. The Environment Agency has identified some potential solutions but the cheapest scheme will cost well over £500,000. “Any scheme will require major construction work on privately-owned land so these negotiations are taking time to conclude. “Nevertheless, I will continue to work with the local community and the Environment Agency to find a solution that works for everyone.”