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Flooding causing Issues with both footbridge and water course

Reported via mobile in the Watercourse category anonymously at 08:41, Tuesday 2 December 2025

Sent to Shropshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14189513.

The “tornado” which occurred in 2024 created much havoc for residents and the thousands of visitors to the beautiful Batch Valley. Disappointingly even moderately heavy rainfall is exasperating the problem. We are at the start of the winter season, and the water course is no longer coping. There has been more flooding causing a further ingress of water to Reservoir cottage, damage to both the footbridge and the vehicular crossing. I have been visiting Batch Valley for more than 65 years and in my living memory, and that of other locals, I can confirm that there were no such problem prior to 2024. I believe it should be possible to provide a cost effective long term solution which will stand the test of time.

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  • Thank you for contacting us. This note is to confirm that we have received your report and we'll be in touch with an update as soon as possible.

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 08:41, Tuesday 2 December 2025

  • This note is to advise that the issue you have reported is being investigated by council officers in the local area. We'll provide further information once we have an update.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 10:13, Wednesday 3 December 2025

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