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We were all impacted by severe floods in 2023. Many people were left stranded, unable to do the daily shop or attend important appointments with the doctor. I will work with the Environment Agency and Suffolk County Council to do everything to minimise the effects of heavy rain and flooding. 

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Meeting with the Chief Executive of Essex & Suffolk Water

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Heidi Mottram the Chief Executive of Essex & Suffolk Water.We discussed the moratorium on water usage for businesses and farmers in the constituency and the effects this was having on the economic development, growth and prosperity for our area.This

A Letter to the Minister for Flooding

Last week in the House of Commons I raised the issue of Suffolk landowners, who live by a river, wanting to take steps to mitigate flooding through upkeep of the river and flood plain, but being unable to because they need a Flood Risk Activity Permit, also known as FRAPs (which are very expensive a

Meeting with the Environment Agency

Today, I met with the Environment Agency to discuss critical measures to address flooding and water use issues affecting our region.

Storm Babet: One Year On

For flood affected residents and businesses, we can’t forget the devastating scenes from Storm Babet a year ago. The area around Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School, Debenham was particularly severely affected, not to mention neighbouring #Framlingham, #WickhamMarket and surrounding villages.

All Party Parliamentary Group for Flooding and Flooded Communities

Today I was pleased to join the inaugural meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Flooding and Flooded Communities as a member.Given the devastating effects of Storm Babet last October, it’s vital that all agencies work together to support flood-affected residents and businesses.I look forw

Flooding Advice

It’s #FloodAwarenessWeek - from flood warnings to resilience measures, these links will provide you with the latest information about the risk of flooding.Sign up for the free flood warning service here: https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for

Visit to Framlingham Post Office

Framlingham Post Office is at the heart of the local community, and sadly the effects of Storm Babet had a devastating impact on Postmaster Roger Tripp’s premises. Despite the disruption, Roger quickly established an interim satellite service to ensure that vital services remained accessible for re

Standing up for our Postmasters

Postmasters are at the heart of our local communities and play a key role in tackling social isolation in rural areas and providing key services and support. #Framlingham's local Postmaster, Roger Tripp, is ensuring that a new Barclays banking hub will be located at the Post Office, providing acces