Live updates as flood alerts issued across Nottinghamshire following rising river levels
Further rainfall is expected
Updated
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Nottinghamshire as river levels rise.
According to the Government s flood alert website, levels are high at Lowdham Grange, Bulwell, Shipley Gate and Pinxton river gauges as a result of persistent heavy rainfall.
A flood alert means flooding is possible and residents are advised to be prepared.
At this stage, the flooding of properties is not being predicted.
As of just before 3pm on December 23, the alert for Lowdham states: Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck and others.
Flood alert in place for parts of Nottinghamshire along River Trent
It is advised to avoid low-lying footpaths and roads
15:44, 23 DEC 2020
Bad flooding in Lowdham from February this year (Image: Joe Locker/Nottingham Post)
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Two planning applications submitted to Newark and Sherwood and District Council in the same flood zone suffer different outcomes Published: 07:00, 19 December 2020
Two planning applications Ââ both in the same class of flood zone and they could extend without applying Ââ suffered differing outcomes.
Planners agreed the demolition of a dwelling that was âmore reminiscent of a Scout Hall than a homeâ.
Newark and Sherwood District Councilâs planning committee approved the demolition of bungalow Cosy Cot, Clifton Lane, Thorney, and its replacement with 1½ storey home within the existing footprint.
Newark and Sherwood District Council.
The bungalow was said to be too small for a family to inhabit.