'We need a long term plan to stop this annual cycle of misery' - Shaun Davies.
Telford and Wrekin's leader has called for a long term plan to stop the annual cycle of flood misery for the region as weather warnings for Shropshire were extended.Councillor Shaun Davies on the banks of the swollen River SevernForecasts indicate that river levels along the Severn were due to peak in Ironbridge on Tuesday night at a height of between 4.3-4.6m - still about half a meter below the barriers. There will be a further peak, currently forecast for Thursday.
Speaking from the Maws Craft Centre in Ironbridge Councillor Davies said Ironbridge was very much open for business and urged people to support the shops, pubs, restaurants and other attractions. "The rain continues to fall in Wales and that will be making its way down the Severn to Ironbridge over the next few days."
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