Meldreth Matters, December 2021

District and County Councillors’ Report This report is a recap of some of the key items brought to the Parish Council, but not a replica - there are always new things cropping up and so we’re not always in sync! If you’re looking for a record of our Parish Council reports, these are kindly posted on the Parish Council website.

Anglian Water Meeting We had a very productive meeting with Anglian Water to discuss system capacity in our area and to understand key problem areas and what can be done. The key outcome is that Meldreth is on a high priority list for the ‘Infiltration Reduction Programme,’ though just missed being included this financial year – so we are hoping for soon after April 2022. This follows the problems experienced in the Whitecroft Road area last winter. The works should have a positive bearing on the wider area.

We have requested Anglian Water asset maps for Meldreth and will share when we receive them. Anglian Water welcomes supporting Parish Councils with regard to planning applications with significant implications on drainage.

We also learned that, unsurprisingly, Anglian Water is working hard to anticipate the effects of climate change and the projection of high frequency severe rainfall events. Anglian Water’s Priority Service Register is a free service that anyone can sign up to, should they need a little extra support. Customers can sign up on the Anglian Water website or through Anglian Water contact centres. See https:// www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/water-care/priority-services.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions on the above.

The Unflushables Every year, Anglian Water clears around 40,000 blockages from our sewers alone. Eighty per cent of these blockages are completely avoidable but cause more pollutions in the environment than anything else.

We trust that the following practical tips, provided by Anglian Water, are helpful! There’s nothing like saying it like it is…

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