Emergency Question: Flooding in the Conwy Valley

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:44 pm on 11 February 2020.

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Photo of Michelle Brown Michelle Brown Independent 1:44, 11 February 2020

Flood problems aren't limited to the Conwy Valley or Llanrwst. We have problems with flooding throughout north Wales. In some cases, the flood problems are exacerbated by the actions of local authorities. So, how will you be working with local authorities to make sure that the things they do with the environment, such as tree felling, for instance, in the vicinity of roads and in areas that are prone to flooding—? How are you working with local authorities to make sure that their actions in the local environment actually help prevent flooding rather than exacerbate it?