Partners & Contacts

<p>Got any questions about the Lowdham FSR project? Feel free to shoot us a direct email and we'll endeavour to get back to you within 20 working days&nbsp;<span class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" style="background: url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f601.svg);">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp; Please note that general flooding enquiries in the village should be sent via <a href="mailto:EMDenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk">EMDenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Lowdham Flood Action Group is a community-based organization focused on addressing the risks of flooding in the area. Lowdham has experienced significant flooding over the years, prompting residents to form the group to respond to the threat and advocate for solutions."</p><p>Check out FLAG's <a href="https://lowdhamvolunteers.org/lowdham-flag/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> and their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/178716126888495/?locale=en_GB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more information on local news and information relating to flooding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Check out Jackson's <a href="https://www.jackson-civils.co.uk/news-item/video-flow-control-structure-completed-at-lowdham-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Check out ARUP's <a href="https://www.arup.com/markets/water/flooding-and-stormwater-management/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on who they are.</p>

<p>NCC are the <a href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flooding-help-and-advice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lead Local Flooding Authority</a> (LLFA). They lead in managing local flood risks, i.e. risk of flooding from surface water, ground water and <a href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/2903468/watercourses-on-or-next-to-your-property.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ordinary Watercourses</a> whereas <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=17cd53dfc524433980cc333726a56386" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Main Rivers</a> are managed by the Environment Agency.&nbsp;</p><p><em>For further information please see <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk%2Fplanning-and-environment%2Fflooding-help-and-advice%2Fthe-councils-role&amp;data=05%7C02%7CBenjamin.Doughty%40environment-agency.gov.uk%7C435edaa7f85741037aff08dd777bdcd2%7C770a245002274c6290c74e38537f1102%7C0%7C0%7C638798096052580348%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lPMvrIR6%2FkOZf12yo%2BVulDz%2FiK2myJod%2FCVORhbr%2Fyo%3D&amp;reserved=0">The Council's role | Nottinghamshire County Council</a>&nbsp; and &nbsp;<a href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flooding-help-and-advice/the-councils-role">https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/flooding-help-and-advice/the-councils-role</a>.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Newark &amp; Sherwood District council are the local planning authority (LPA) in the area where the site is based. You can view the <a href="https://publicaccess.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/online-applications/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">planning portal </a>for the project online.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you are witnessing an incident, whether that be related to flooding, fish kills or any other environmental disaster, please contact the incident hotline. The project email can only respond to request for information regarding the scheme, if you are contacting regarding an urgent environmental incident please call the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/report-environmental-incident" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">24/7 incident hotline</a>.&nbsp;</p>