People in Sandycroft, Mancot and Pentre launched a petition after storm Christoph caused serious flooding, ruining their homes for the second time in 18 months, causing heartache and devastation. The petition states that the

'drainage systems & ditches are poorly maintained and not fit for purpose, because of this people are suffering disastrous consequences & flooding in to their homes. Flintshire County Council need to act now' to address this.

I was also contacted after properties in Broughton were badly affected, with people asking whether flooding would have been reduced if the ditch opposite their properties was widened or deepened by the council. Flooding also closed the roads between Ffynnongroyw and Talacre, Ffordd Llanfynydd between Treuddyn and Llanfynydd, and the A541 Wrexham to Mold road at Pontblyddyn. What wider engagement is the Welsh Government therefore having with Flintshire council to agree the avoidable causes of this county-wide flooding and ensure that preventative, and therefore cost-effective, measures are put in place for the future?