The Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Chesham and Amersham has urged businesses impacted by the recent floods in Chalfont St Peter to apply for compensation. 

Gareth Williams, who aims to be the next MP of the village, visited residents and businesspeople based in the civil parish on February 16, just over one week after heavy rain and sewage water disrupted certain areas of South Bucks.

The main road leading motorists off the A413 into the village’s high street has been closed off since February 9, with the main car park in Market Place also being cordoned off.

Maintenance workers from Thames Water have been at the scene since the floods began at the start of the month, but no date has been given as to when the repairs will be completed.

The high levels of water have caused many businesses to lose out on customers, which include the popular Turkish restaurant, Yaprak.

Engin Baskan, who owns the establishment, told the Free Press that after the floods hit, he lost over 200 bookings across two days.

This total up to around £20,000.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Gareth Williams said: “Following the unacceptable sewage flooding the High Street in Chalfont St Peter I have been in regular contact with Thames Water to share the concerns and frustrations of many residents and businesses who have been affected.

“Along with local Bucks Councillor Isobel Darby, I have personally taken Thames Water officers to meet some of those directly affected and we have demanded action and compensation.

Bucks Free Press: Many areas of Chalfont St Peter have been impacted by the floods since February 9Many areas of Chalfont St Peter have been impacted by the floods since February 9 (Image: NQ)

“Today we spoke to management at Thames and we’re assured sewer lining work, to try and prevent groundwater ingress into the sewage pipes and therefore prevent leakage of sewage, would be commencing once the flows permit.

“In the short term tanker deployment will be increased to lower the levels."

Mr Williams continued: “Thames Water management agreed to come to a Parish Council meeting to keep them updated.

“We will keep up the pressure on behalf of residents and businesses.”

The businesses that have been affected by the floods include restaurants, charity shops and clothing shops.