The Environment Agency is developing a scheme to reduce the risk of flooding from Skinningrove Beck in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. This page has been created to work with you, keep you informed, provide updates on the proposed scheme, and offer opportunities for you to engage with us throughout the process.

Current Operations

Currently, the Environment Agency manages the manually operated flood gates and demountable parapets at Stone Row Bridge when high water levels are forecast in the beck. Deciding when to operate these defences in order to prevent flooding is difficult, as the beck can rise rapidly and sometimes with little warning. This unpredictability means the defences occasionally need to be operated at short notice and can remain closed for some time until the risk of flooding has passed. The closure of the defences is not only a challenge for us operationally but also causes disruption for residents of Zetland Row and Grove Hill who rely on the bridge for vehicle access.

Stone Row Bridge flood gates in operation

Stone Row Bridge flood gate and parapets in operation with evidence of debris build up within Skinningrove Beck

Scheme overview

Work is underway on a scheme to deliver a long term solution to this problem. The scheme involves removing Stone Row Bridge along with the flood gates and demountable parapets that form part of it. A replacement bridge will be built across the beck between New Company Row and Zetland Row next to the Riverside Building (the old village school). The deck of this new bridge will sit above the height of the flood walls which means there will be no need for flood gates at either side and ensures the residents of Zetland Row and Grove Hill will have 24/7 vehicle access to their houses, regardless of the flow in the beck.

Curious about the bridge design? Find the design in the project visualisations section

Scheme latest

The design of the scheme is now complete. The scheme was granted planning permission by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council in February 2026 and recently received financial approval of its Full Business Case. Subject to confirmation of government funding for the scheme in financial year 2027-28, we are hopeful of starting construction in the second half of 2026.

We will be holding a drop-in event at Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4 June 2026 to share information about the construction phase of the scheme. During the community event we’re setting up a craft corner for local kids (or adults) to help add a personal touch to the site compound hoardings.

Come down and get involved! Find the details in the News Feed tool or in the Community Events section

Community Event Poster

Short video featuring some members of the project team and local residents explaining the need and benefits of the Skinningrove FAS

How do I keep updated with the scheme?

We want to keep you updated and hear your thoughts on the scheme. The best way to do this?

You should:

• We want you to Register and Subscribe, so we can notify you of the latest news and updates on the Skinningrove FAS
• Check the news feed for updates
• Provide answers and feedback to any quick poll questions, forums and ideas
• Come and join us at our next face-to-face community event (see details in the news feed)
• Have a look at the FAQs

We will be offering other opportunities for you to participate, such as surveys, polls or other ideas... we'll keep you posted!

Any questions? Our contact details are in the "Get in Touch!" section

Get involved now!

If you've got ideas as to how we can improve this page, use the "ideas" tool below. Or, if you have a question about the scheme, use the "ask a question" tab below.