Responsibility for Sunk Island Banks October 10, 2008
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Graham Stuart MP asked DEFRA who is responsible for the maintenance of flood defences on the north bank of the River Humber.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs answered that the following were responsible for the 11,835 meters of banks at Sunk Island:
- Environment Agency Associated are responsible for 2,374 meters
- The Crown are responsible for 6,025 meters
- Environment Agency and Crown are responsible for 1,054 meters
- Associated British Ports are responsible for 2.382 meters
EA consider using borrow pits October 3, 2008
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Phillip Winn of the EA and local MP Graham Stuart attended a meeting in Coniston last night. In the question session Phillip Winn stated the EA were considering using soil from the Humber to raise the banks in those sections with existing soil banks and that this was permitted within the existing law and regulations (both EU and UK), it required approval from Natural England and if that was not given then an appeal could be made to the Secretary of State.
The traditional way the banks at Sunk Island were constructed was by digging borrow pits in the Humber,. If these are dug several metres out from the bank (20 metres or so from the foot of the bank out into the Humber) then this is where the higher clay fraction is that is more suitable for bank improvements. If this is done a section at a time, the borrow pits will silt up again probably within 5 years, so if the project is undertaken a section every year for 25 years for example the environmental impact will be reduced in comparison to undertaking the project over 2 or 3 years.
Using borrow pits to maintain the Humber Banks is one of the more cost effective ways the EA could use its money.
The photo above was taken from East Bank and kindly sent in by Katie P.
floodingOpposition to the Humber Flood Strategy petition September 29, 2008
Posted by SI in : farming , add a commentGraham Stuart MP has started a petition to indicate the opposition to the Humber Flood Strategy.
To obtain copies:
- click this image & print off
- click the contact us tab at the top of this page & we will email a pdf of the form
- ring 01482 679687, and request a copy.
You can then photo copy as many as you like, then get them filled. Then send to Graham Stuart MP 9 Cross Street Beverley HU17 9AX
Graham Stuart,MP, met Hilary Benn September 29, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentBeverley and Holderness MP, Graham Stuart, met with Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, at Hedon on 10th September, to discuss the Humber Flood Risk Management Strategy.
Mr Stuart said “We all called for a rethink from the Minister of the Humber Flood Risk Management Strategy. If implemented it would see the loss of 1,000 homes and 28,000 acres of land over the next forty years in the East Riding alone by failing to renew and enhance flood defences. “
Click this link for a full report.
floodingOpposition to Humber Flood Strategy Petition September 24, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentGraham Stuart MP has started a petition to indicate the opposition to the Humber Flood Strategy.
To obtain copies ring 01482 679687, and request a copy.You can then photo copy as many as you like, then get them filled.
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Used Eurotherm Drives for Industrial Automation Control September 17, 2008
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THE BEST FARM LAND September 5, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentMY MATE BILL FUSSY GREW UP AT SUNK ISLAND. HE TELL,S ME STORIES WHEN HE WAS A YOUNG LAD PLAYING UP 2 TOWERS ,,FORTS . A SEARCH LIGHT ON 1 & BIG GUN ON THE OTHER.BEEN TRYING 2 FIND PICS FOR HIM BUT CARNT. HE,S UPSET TO THINK THAT THEY ARE THINKING OF LETTING IT FLOOD BY THE SEA . HE SAID IT,S THE BEST FARM LAND ROUND HERE GOOD SOIL.flooding
Sunk Island - Look North - 10September September 5, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentBBC are featuring the flooding issues on Sunk Island next Wednesday 10 September at 6.30pm. on Look North. They hope to look at the options for possible defences.
floodingFlooding meeting Hedon Town Hall - October 29, 6.30pm September 4, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentPeople will be able to voice their concerns over the Environment Agency plans at a public meeting.
It comes as opposition to the strategy on managing the risk of flooding around the Humber Estuary is mounting.
The region’s politicians have criticised the proposals, including Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart, who is to apply for a special Parliamentary debate on the issue once the House of Commons resumes.
Under the agency’s plans, up to 2,000 homes could be left unprotected from rising sea levels in areas including Easington, Sunk Island, Hessle, North Ferriby and Brough, with the maintenance of some defences withdrawn.
The meeting will take place at Hedon Town Hall on Wednesday, October 29, from 6.30pm to 8pm.
floodingWhen did the Humber last breach its banks at Sunk Island? September 4, 2008
Posted by SI in : flooding , add a commentWhen did the Humber last breach its banks at Sunk Island? There has been no evidence as far as I’m aware of rising sea levels in this area. So why all this talk by EA of abandoning this valuable agricultural region? What political games are being played - and why? It just doesn’t add up. Whose agenda is being forced on us?
COMMENT BY Fran Smales
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