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Feb 2024
Floods heighten concerns about state of Harrogate district drains and gullies
Harrogate district residents have expressed concerns about the state of local drains and gullies.
Recent storms have led to flooding and although water levels are high, the Stray Ferret has had a flurry of messages from readers who feel the infrastructure to deal with rain is inadequate.
Paul Kelley said Slingsby Walk in Harrogate had been turned into a stream and residents were having to take action. He said:
Mr Kelley said he and his neighbours had highlighted the issue to a councillor but were “not getting anywhere”.
He added:
'Foul water bubbling up' near Pannal
Robert Newton said he saw “toilet paper and other stuff” flowing among the flooded areas near Almsford Bank in Pannal.
He told the Stray Ferret:
The Stray Ferret has received several other emails raising similar concerns.
The flooded Pannal footpath.
Officers ‘work tirelessly’ to keep gullies clean
North Yorkshire Council’s highways area manager, Melisa Burnham, said in response to the concerns:
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