Storm Christoph

Part of 1. Questions to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs – in the Senedd at 2:00 pm on 3 February 2021.

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Photo of Jack Sargeant Jack Sargeant Labour 2:00, 3 February 2021

Minister, thank you for that answer. Now, I was recently contacted by distraught residents, asking me to come and see the impact of the recent flooding and what that has done to their daily lives in Sandycroft, Mancot and the surrounding areas. Now, I visited in clear and good conscience as their elected representative, and it was clear to me that that was the very least thing I could do. This is the second time flooding has hit the area in the last 18 months. It is clear that significant investment and attention is needed from the Welsh Government, Flintshire County Council, NRW and Welsh Water. Now, will your officials—you've said they're going to meet again, but will your officials assist in putting a meeting together with me and the residents and those stakeholders to find out what flood prevention techniques can be introduced? And finally, Minister, as we I think agree a long-term solution is needed, whilst residents are waiting for that long-term solution, will you be able to fund a pump that would provide short-term peace of mind for the residents as a matter of urgency?