Broxtowe community 'pulling together' after devastating Storm Babet flooding

Torrential rain lashed the region last Friday, bringing flooding to many parts of Nottinghamshire and closing roads and disrupting public transport services.

Several towns and villages were affected as people saw homes and businesses flooded.

In Eastwood, more than 50 residents were evacuated from their homes, notably on Fryar Road where many pensioners had to be evacuated from their homes, which were under six feet of water.

A state of emergency was declared in some areas and councillors, council officers, emergency services and communities worked through the night to help residents impacted.

An appeal has been discussed by councillors at Eastwood Council for items like furniture and bedding to donated to assist those residents who are unfortunate to have no insurance valid against flooding.

Offers of help can be directed to the Eastwood Town Council 01773 719384 or email [email protected]

Coun Milan Radulovic (Lab), Broxtowe Council leader, said: “It has been a very challenging few days and our thoughts are with those families whose homes have been affected by the flooding.

“Council officers have worked tirelessly alongside emergency services and partner agencies to respond to the worst flooding we have seen in the borough for many years and I would like to thank them for their hard work, and their continued efforts as we begin recovery.

“It has also been abundantly clear that the community spirit and way we look after each other in Broxtowe has been in full effect over recent days and I am incredibly proud of how local people, volunteers, officers, elected members and partners have worked together to support those who needed it.

"In the coming days, the council will be working to provide continued support for people who are unable to return to their homes, as well as assisting with the clean-up of local areas.

"Information about who to contact and what to do after a flood can be found at broxtowe.gov.uk/flooding.

"This includes details of Nottinghamshire County Council's Hardship scheme.

"We have begun street-sweeping affected areas – please be patient whilst we get to all areas.”

Flood waste collections now available

The council is also undertaking waste collections over the next couple of weeks to clear away items from people’s properties that have been flood-damaged.

If you would like a collection, please email [email protected] using the subject line: ‘Flooding response’ and include your full address including postcode, the items that you wish to be collected and whether you require assistance getting items out of your house.

Before contacting the council, please confirm with your insurance company that they do not need to inspect your property or items in question and that you have taken any photographs required.

Once the council has received your email, your request will be logged and a collection made as soon as possible.

Please leave all items outside on the edge of your property by 8am on the collection day.

Initial collections in Eastwood will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) on Coach Drive, Robey Drive and Fryar Road.

Different items will be collected at different times so your waste may not all be collected in one go.

The council says it hopes to complete collections as soon as possible, but it may take a couple of weeks to visit all affected areas.

It will share additional collection dates for the following week in due course.

If you have been affected by flooding and your street has not been mentioned above, please email [email protected]