Flood warnings remain in place in Harborough district as homes and businesses find themselves underwater yet again

The River Sence has burst its banks, flooding businesses and residences in Great Glen, with flood water reported at over 3.5 metres.

Incidents include one driver rescued from her car after being trapped in floodwater near The Italian Greyhound in Great Glen.

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Meanwhile an amber flood alert is in place for Welland Valley.

The river is expected remain high throughout the next few days and flooding to gardens, driveways or outhouses close to the river is possible.

MP Neil O’Brien is calling for authorities to take ‘immediate action’.

He said: “Yet again, residents have been blighted by more destructive flooding. This has become a yearly occurrence, and people should not have to live in constant fear every time it rains heavily. The various authorities need to take immediate action, including the County Council and the Environment Agency.”

He is calling an urgent meeting on the matter.

Leicestershire Police said: “We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls relating to flooding in parts of Leicestershire and Rutland.

“Areas most severely affected include Melton, Rutland and South Leicestershire. There are also flood alerts in place for parts of Charnwood.

“We are working with colleagues from partner agencies to respond accordingly. We would ask that you only contact us about flooding if there is an immediate threat to life.

“Further information, including a comprehensive list of the flood alerts currently in place, can be found by visiting http://leicspolice.link/abE9b

“If you are travelling today, please take care and allow extra time for your journey.

“If you are reporting a crime, you can do this online by visiting http://leicspolice.link/s2C8m or calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”

Meanwhile, Harborough District Council officers are supporting residents and businesses in Great Glen and Broughton Astley. The district council, which is not the lead flood agency, is supplying sandbags and working with Leicestershire County Council and other agencies to support immediate issues.

Leader Phil Knowles said: “Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this. We will be calling for a partner meeting as a matter of urgency to understand what lessons can be learnt. We also need to explore in detail the utilisation of available investment funds by partners that might play a significant part in this for the future. I would suggest that members of parliament be invited to attend so that any available national investment can also be investigated. I’m quite happy that Harborough District Council host and facilitate the meeting as long as we can get all parties together as quickly as is possible.”

The district council is offering a free bulky waste collection service for residents who have been affected by internal flooding. Residents should contact the council’s customer services team via the website www.harborough.gov.uk/contact

Residents should take photographs of the damaged items and clear disposal of them with their insurance companies before disposal.