Buckinghamshire Council have proposed a Flood Alleviation Scheme in Eastern Marlow along the Newt Ditch.

The Scheme aims to reduce flood risk to 41 residential and 9 non-residential properties in this historically flood-prone area.

The proposed solution is focused around the culvert under Dedmere Road from Fieldhouse Way through to the open channel section on either side of the A404.

Detailed designs have been shared publicly and have been informed from feedback received from the local community and key stakeholders on the proposals during spring 2021.

The council is asking to hear the views from local residents and businesses on the designs.

An online workshop for the local community is being held on September 7 between 7:30pm-9pm on Microsoft Teams.

The Council will submit a planning application at the end of 2021 and construction work will start in 2022 phased over 2 years, subject to planning permission and funding approval.

Peter Strachan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:

"We're committed to managing flood risk, and this project is one of the various key projects aimed at managing flood risk across the county.

“I’d encourage local residents and businesses to have their say on the proposed Flood Alleviation Scheme in Eastern Marlow by joining our online workshop on Tuesday 7 September. Any feedback we receive will help us to amend our plans, where possible.”

The detailed designs can be found here.