Since there are at least 8 vehicles ‘Parked’ on Market Street which do not comply with the ‘Parking Regulations’ maybe the owners would be considerate enough for this advance notice.
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B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene
Flooding is expected – immediate action required
The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities from flooding. The rising levels in the Wash resulted in the flooding of the B1040 road, which is likely to continue until at least Friday 3rd January. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
This message will be updated Thursday 2nd January, or as the situation changes.
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I would like to thank all my friends and supporters – who have not only helped me, but have done remarkable amounts of community and volunteer hours during the past year.
As per yesterday’s message…Flood Warning for B1040 Thorney Road still in effect.
Whilst I was there some 30+ vehicles came to see if the road was open, turned around immediately and went off – As many (me included) we do not always believe the signage…
However recently it has been correct.
Photo taken @ 10:00am this morning….
I thought I would include this press story sent to me…considering some 200+ houses are planned to be built at The Showfields site on the B1040
I have experienced similar to the below story…
Comparison websites are adding hundreds of pounds to home insurance bills for some households, according to a new study.
Consumer group Which? said that households risk paying up to £414 more for their home insurance because the sites are not asking all the right questions.
The group tested three homes on various comparison sites, and found that customers faced being charged too much. But they could also be undercharged, potentially leaving households with an invalid policy or insufficient cover.
It’s imperative…..that people read these documents – carefully to make sure there aren’t any mistakes…(GoCompare)
Price comparison sites ask questions when trying to show customers the cheapest deals on the market. However, these questions do not always match up with what the insurers themselves ask.
“Which? found substantial differences between the sets of questions asked by the four major comparison sites that could leave insurers relying on assumptions about customers,” the group said.
“The research uncovered four false assumptions that pushed the test premiums up significantly.”
The biggest culprit was floods, the study found. When a site only asks if a home has been flooded before, not when, the insurers assume it happened with the past five or 10 years. This pushed up one of the quotes to around £704 from £291.
“Comparison sites are designed to save us time and money, so it’s concerning to see that using one could leave people paying more than necessary or taking out cover that isn’t suitable for their needs,” said Jenny Ross, editor of Which? Money.
“To make sure you’re getting the right price, be sure to compare different routes for buying your insurance, shop around every year, and always double check that the information the insurer has about you is totally accurate and complete to avoid being stung further down the line.”
Meanwhile, two sites did not let users say when their house was empty over the weekend. This artificially pushed down prices, by as much as £98 in one case.
“It’s imperative, whether someone has used a comparison website, a broker or gone direct to an insurer, that people read these documents carefully to make sure there aren’t any mistakes,” said GoCompare, promising to investigate the anomalies Which? raised.
Compare the Market suggested that customers should always tell their insurer directly if they have exceptional circumstances.
MoneySuperMarket said it works “closely with insurers to ensure the information we ask for will enable them to provide customers with a complete quote”.
Confused.com said it regularly reviews the questions it asks customers.
©AOL News…
Normally we who have subscribed to the Environment Agencies Flood Alert Scheme are notified whenever our area has issues….no such luck this morning….I checked the road (twice) as many had tried to go the ‘Back-Route’ to P’boro to find the road was blocked off.
The EA website is up-to-date….
The ‘Road Signage’ is correct and up-to-date…
Flooding is expected – immediate action required
The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities from flooding. The rising levels in the Wash resulted in the flooding of the B1040 road, which is likely to continue until at least Friday 3rd January. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media. This message will be updated Tuesday 31st December, or as the situation changes.
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Flood Warning no longer in force: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice.
The situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.
Flood Warnings and Alerts may still be in force for surrounding areas.
River Nene has been falling steadily today Saturday 28th December and we do not expect any further flooding on the North Bank Road during periods of tide lock. There may be standing water in low lying areas and fields for several days.
The Whittlesey Wash flood storage reservoir is being operated to protect nearby communities from flooding. The rising levels in the Wash resulted in the flooding of the B1040 road, which is likely to continue until at least Saturday 28th December. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority may close the B1040 for safety reasons. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
This information was last updated at
River levels remain high on the River Nene. High levels are likely to continue throughout Friday, December 27th. During periods of high tide the river will be unable to discharge into the sea, resulting in tide lock conditions. This is likely to lead to localised flooding at North Bank Road. Whilst the Flood Warning is in force, the Local Authority will close North Bank Road. Diversionary routes will be put in place and further updates will be available through local media.
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Both North Bank & B1040 Flood Warnings are still in effect – update expected later this morning.
This was yesterdays picture..
Someone asked if Whittlesey Library is open as their books are due to be returned –
I believe the library (Whittlesey) is closed until 02nd January.
Books will automatically be extended.
If you are having your Christmas @ The Dog In A Doublet – you either have to go for a good walk – or drive around to Thorney and back along the B1040 to The D&D Bridge….Sorry…
North Bank is also ‘offically still closed’
This year Connie & I decided to cut-back on the number of Christmas Cards we send.
I normally start buying, when marketed in July – it is not necessary the cost of Charity Cards – it is the postage that has become the issue.
So yes ‘we’ have sort of cut back and I am pleased to say ‘we’ donated in lieu to 3 Local Charities here in Whittlesey and ‘we’ have bought 100 tree’s for The Woodland Trust to be planted in England by Community Groups.
Time to enjoy the spirit of Christmas, Connie & I wish you all a ‘Peaceful and Merry Christmas – A Prosperous and Healthy New Year.
