Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme

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. As some residents might be aware, we began mobilising within Skinningrove on August 12th 2026 with works beginning within Magpie Wood Glampsite and around KasKane.

We have now added a Project Timeline widget to this engagement page. This will be updated weekly with an overview of what happened the week prior and what works or consultation will planned for the week ahead. All updates will be accompanied with images to keep residents fully informed as to what is happening in their village

A massive thank you to everyone who visited our community engagement event at the Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4th June

All of the materials that were displayed at the event have been shared on this page. Please view Planning Documents to see construction works and traffic & pedestrian management plans, FAQs for general questions around the scheme and the vote on your favourite Bridge Railings Artwork from the options in the poll tool.

If you were unable to attend this engagement event and still have unanswered questions then feel free to get in contact via email or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAPPhoto taken from June 2026 community engagement event

A massive thank you to all who attended our Grove Hill Event on August 12th. Although we took a slightly different approach to this engagement event, by bringing the event to bottom end of Grove Hill allowing all residents to see our project team closer to the comfort of their homes.

We had some fantastic conversations surrounding construction, parking, noise etc and have taken on your feedback. With a target of early October for the access track through the Glampsite and changes to Grove Hill traffic routes, if you have any questions and queries then feel free to get in contact via email or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAP


Photo taken from August 2026 Grove Hill Event

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
  • 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.

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. As some residents might be aware, we began mobilising within Skinningrove on August 12th 2026 with works beginning within Magpie Wood Glampsite and around KasKane.

We have now added a Project Timeline widget to this engagement page. This will be updated weekly with an overview of what happened the week prior and what works or consultation will planned for the week ahead. All updates will be accompanied with images to keep residents fully informed as to what is happening in their village

A massive thank you to everyone who visited our community engagement event at the Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4th June

All of the materials that were displayed at the event have been shared on this page. Please view Planning Documents to see construction works and traffic & pedestrian management plans, FAQs for general questions around the scheme and the vote on your favourite Bridge Railings Artwork from the options in the poll tool.

If you were unable to attend this engagement event and still have unanswered questions then feel free to get in contact via email or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAPPhoto taken from June 2026 community engagement event

A massive thank you to all who attended our Grove Hill Event on August 12th. Although we took a slightly different approach to this engagement event, by bringing the event to bottom end of Grove Hill allowing all residents to see our project team closer to the comfort of their homes.

We had some fantastic conversations surrounding construction, parking, noise etc and have taken on your feedback. With a target of early October for the access track through the Glampsite and changes to Grove Hill traffic routes, if you have any questions and queries then feel free to get in contact via email or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAP


Photo taken from August 2026 Grove Hill Event

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
  • 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.

  • Grove Hill In-person Event: Wednesday 12th August

    As a follow-up to the community engagement event held at the Village Hall in June, we would like to invite residents to attend our information drop-in event regarding the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme.

    We have carefully considered the comments and questions raised and would like to provide Grove Hill residents with a further opportunity to learn more about the scheme, discuss the proposed works in greater detail, and receive additional feedback to help to shape our approach moving forward.

    Event Details:
    📍 Location: North end of Grove Hill - We will be set up with a stand under a gazebo

    As a follow-up to the community engagement event held at the Village Hall in June, we would like to invite residents to attend our information drop-in event regarding the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme.

    We have carefully considered the comments and questions raised and would like to provide Grove Hill residents with a further opportunity to learn more about the scheme, discuss the proposed works in greater detail, and receive additional feedback to help to shape our approach moving forward.

    Event Details:
    📍 Location: North end of Grove Hill - We will be set up with a stand under a gazebo
    📅 Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
    ⏰ Time: 4:00pm to 6:30pm

    Residents are welcome to attend at any time during the drop-in period.

    This session is intended to build upon the discussions held at our previous engagement, and as well as allow residents who did not attend, an opportunity to speak directly with the project team.

    If you are unable to attend but would like further information, please continue to follow project updates through the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme EHQ page or contact us via email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

  • Upcoming Works: Deflection testing

    Upcoming works for the Skinningrove FAS on Tuesday 4th August at Painted bridge with deflection testing works from approx. 9:30am - 3pm.

    There will be a traffic impacts in this area, creating a single file traffic, as temporary traffic lights will be deployed in the morning before the works begin. The Deepdale Cove Holiday Park entrance will remain open during these works.

    If works overrun, the deflection testing may continue through to Wednesday 5th August

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk(External link)

    Upcoming works for the Skinningrove FAS on Tuesday 4th August at Painted bridge with deflection testing works from approx. 9:30am - 3pm.

    There will be a traffic impacts in this area, creating a single file traffic, as temporary traffic lights will be deployed in the morning before the works begin. The Deepdale Cove Holiday Park entrance will remain open during these works.

    If works overrun, the deflection testing may continue through to Wednesday 5th August

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk(External link)

  • Upcoming Works: Pre-condition surveys

    On Thursday 2nd July and Friday 3rd July, you might see the following work being undertaken around the village:

    - Pre-condition survey works

    These surveys should not interrupt traffic routes or cause any issues for residents.

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

    On Thursday 2nd July and Friday 3rd July, you might see the following work being undertaken around the village:

    - Pre-condition survey works

    These surveys should not interrupt traffic routes or cause any issues for residents.

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

  • Apprenticeship Opportunity: BAM

    Apprentice Groundworker – BAM UK & Ireland

    What you need to know:

    • Location: Various projects across the North East (travel and living away expected)
    • Start date: September 2026
    • Contract type: Full time/permanent
    • Application: Send your CV to ryan.wilson@bam.com

    Our apprenticeships

    Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

    BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

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    Apprentice Groundworker – BAM UK & Ireland

    What you need to know:

    • Location: Various projects across the North East (travel and living away expected)
    • Start date: September 2026
    • Contract type: Full time/permanent
    • Application: Send your CV to ryan.wilson@bam.com

    Our apprenticeships

    Are you looking to kick-start your career in construction? Do you enjoy working outdoors and being hands-on? Join our team as a Groundworker Apprentice and build the foundations for a successful career in the industry!

    BAM is a trusted name in construction, delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. From foundations to drainage, we take pride in creating the groundwork for success.

    A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position; where you will be involved in delivering multi million projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

    On completion of a level 2 apprenticeship, you will then be given the opportunity to progress on to further learning and leadership training to work towards becoming a Works Manager of the future.

    What you'll be doing

    As a Groundworker Apprentice, you’ll learn essential skills to support construction projects, including:

    • Preparing and levelling construction sites.
    • Laying foundations, drainage systems, and concrete.
    • Operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
    • Following health and safety protocols on-site.
    • Working as part of a team to complete a variety of groundwork tasks.

    You’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship with the support of experienced mentors and on-the-job training. You will work across multiple projects.

    What you'll need

    Academic requirements

    • GCSE’s Maths and English grade 5 or above is desirable but you will have the opportunity to build on your academic achievements so far whilst on the apprenticeship.
    • To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must not already hold a similar qualification of the same level.

    Additional Requirements

    • A lot of our projects are in locations that are not accessible via public transport so a driving licence would be desirable or the ability to learn and have access to a vehicle whilst on the apprenticeship
    • Due to the nature of our industry, you may be required to move away to work on a project. We cannot always guarantee that you will be placed on a project which is close to your home. BAM do support this by paying a living away allowance.

    Who are we looking for?

    We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who:

    • Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
    • Enjoy practical, hands-on work in an outdoor environment.
    • Have good communication and teamwork skills.
    • Are reliable, hardworking, and take pride in their work.
    • Hold a valid driving licence (desirable) or are willing to obtain one during the apprenticeship.
    • Be willing to sometimes live away on projects or travel (living away allowance and travel expenses paid)

    What's in it for you?

    In addition to a competitive salary, living away allowance and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment. BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

    • BAM benefits (online shopping discount platform)
    • Volunteering days
    • Wellbeing days
    • Generous holiday allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme
    • Annual salary review
    • Living away allowance where appropriate
    • EAP (Employee assistance programme)
    • Mental Health & wellbeing programme

    As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership of your work, we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

  • Upcoming Surveys: Otter Surveys

    On Tuesday 23rd June, you will see EcoNorth in Skinningrove to undertake some pre-works otter surveys.

    Otters are a European protected species, protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. A previous survey of Skinningrove Beck and the surrounding area identified multiple signs of potential otter habitat.

    The survey on 23rd June is essential to confirm if otters are present, where they are located and in what numbers. This information will help us prevent, reduce, or mitigate the potential impact of the Scheme on otters or their habitats.

    You can

    On Tuesday 23rd June, you will see EcoNorth in Skinningrove to undertake some pre-works otter surveys.

    Otters are a European protected species, protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. A previous survey of Skinningrove Beck and the surrounding area identified multiple signs of potential otter habitat.

    The survey on 23rd June is essential to confirm if otters are present, where they are located and in what numbers. This information will help us prevent, reduce, or mitigate the potential impact of the Scheme on otters or their habitats.

    You can expect to see a representative from BAM working alongside the ecologist from EcoNorth. We will be working in and around the beck, and in woody areas from the beach up to Loftus Bank.

    This is the first of 2 otter surveys required; the second survey will likely take place towards the end of July.

    If you have any questions feel free to drop us an email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk or use the Ask a Question tool

  • Temporary Telemetry Box

    During this scheme we will undertake the removal of the permanent telemetry gauge on Zetland Row. As part of our works, we have installed a temporary box on the footbridge (see red circle below) which will ensure we continue to monitor the levels of the beck effectively. Following the works, a new RADAR will be fitted on the new bridge and the temporary box removed

    Location of Temporary Telemetry Box

    Temporary Telemetry Box

    During this scheme we will undertake the removal of the permanent telemetry gauge on Zetland Row. As part of our works, we have installed a temporary box on the footbridge (see red circle below) which will ensure we continue to monitor the levels of the beck effectively. Following the works, a new RADAR will be fitted on the new bridge and the temporary box removed

    Location of Temporary Telemetry Box

    Temporary Telemetry Box

  • Community Drop-In Event: Skinningrove FAS

    A massive thank you to everyone who visited our community engagement event at the Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4th June!

    We hope that attending this event answered your questions around the scheme and put faces to the names you might have seen associated with the team. We've collected all the written and verbal feedback and will look to action any outstanding matters, either through this engagement page or directly, if contact details were provided

    All of the materials that were displayed at the event have been shared on this page. Please view Planning Documents to see construction works and

    A massive thank you to everyone who visited our community engagement event at the Skinningrove Village Hall on Thursday 4th June!

    We hope that attending this event answered your questions around the scheme and put faces to the names you might have seen associated with the team. We've collected all the written and verbal feedback and will look to action any outstanding matters, either through this engagement page or directly, if contact details were provided

    All of the materials that were displayed at the event have been shared on this page. Please view Planning Documents to see construction works and traffic & pedestrian management plans, FAQs for general questions around the scheme and the vote on your favourite Bridge Railings Artwork from the options in the poll tool.

    If you were unable to attend this engagement event and still have unanswered questions then feel free to get in contact via email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk or leave questions within our Ask a Question tool and we'll aim to get in contact ASAP


    Skinningrove Community Engagement Event




  • Upcoming works: Pre-demolition surveys

    From Monday 1st June, you might see the following work being undertaken around the village:

    - Pre-demolition surveys of 3 Grove Hill/Zetland Row Garages

    - Pre-demolition survey of Stone Row Bridge. Works subcontracted from BAM to Socotec UK (Building Trust for a Safer and Sustainable World | SOCOTEC UK)

    These surveys should not interrupt these traffic routes or cause any issues for residents.

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

    From Monday 1st June, you might see the following work being undertaken around the village:

    - Pre-demolition surveys of 3 Grove Hill/Zetland Row Garages

    - Pre-demolition survey of Stone Row Bridge. Works subcontracted from BAM to Socotec UK (Building Trust for a Safer and Sustainable World | SOCOTEC UK)

    These surveys should not interrupt these traffic routes or cause any issues for residents.

    Any questions about these surveys, feel free to contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

  • Upcoming works: Brown Rural surveys

    If you did not receive a letter from ourselves, or contact from Brown Rural, this should not impact you.

    We have employed an independent firm of chartered surveyors, Brown Rural, to undertake pre-condition surveys of all properties located adjacent to construction access routes and/or working areas. Brown Rural will be undertaking some property surveys Monday 1st June and Tuesday 2nd June. Brown Rural have informed us they will also attempt to contact residents who they have not been able to contact yet.

    Any questions on this, contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

    Or contact Brown Rural directly on: Tel: 01565 748 648

    If you did not receive a letter from ourselves, or contact from Brown Rural, this should not impact you.

    We have employed an independent firm of chartered surveyors, Brown Rural, to undertake pre-condition surveys of all properties located adjacent to construction access routes and/or working areas. Brown Rural will be undertaking some property surveys Monday 1st June and Tuesday 2nd June. Brown Rural have informed us they will also attempt to contact residents who they have not been able to contact yet.

    Any questions on this, contact our email: SkinningroveFAS@environment-agency.gov.uk

    Or contact Brown Rural directly on: Tel: 01565 748 648 Email: info@brownrural.com

  • Minecraft: Education Edition game ‘Rivercraft’

    Do you play Minecraft? Do you have an interest in this Flood Alleviation Scheme and our role in climate change, the environment, and reducing the impacts of flooding?

    You need to download our RiverCraft World Mod!

    This allows you to explore and understand the key areas of the Environment Agency’s work through three games themed around flood mitigation, climate change, and the local environment.

    LINK: RiverCraft | Minecraft Education

    Curious on how it works? Watch the video walkthrough on YouTube: RiverCraft Guide - YouTube

    *Minecraft PC and Download required*

    Do you play Minecraft? Do you have an interest in this Flood Alleviation Scheme and our role in climate change, the environment, and reducing the impacts of flooding?

    You need to download our RiverCraft World Mod!

    This allows you to explore and understand the key areas of the Environment Agency’s work through three games themed around flood mitigation, climate change, and the local environment.

    LINK: RiverCraft | Minecraft Education

    Curious on how it works? Watch the video walkthrough on YouTube: RiverCraft Guide - YouTube

    *Minecraft PC and Download required*

Page last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 05:05 PM