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The Environment Agency is holding a number of drop-in sessions around Gloucestershire and YOU'RE invited to ask the questions you have about the flood crisis.

Staff will be on hand to answer questions covering the flooding, the clean-up operation and future plans to manage flood risk in their area.

The EA is also inviting other agencies to take part so that, together, as much information as possible will be provided to local residents.

Flood Risk Manager, Anthony Perry, says:

"In the last few weeks we have seen the heaviest and most intense rainfall for many years. The widespread flooding that resulted has caused major disruption and misery to many people.

"We have been working around the clock with emergency services and other agencies to defend communities and vital facilities against the flooding. We are also helping to get people lives back to normal as quickly as possible.

"As the water levels recede we remain active in the clean up operation. We are also stepping up our efforts to talk to local communities and answer their questions about the flooding in their area."

Arrangements are now in place for the following sessions:

Thursday 16 August

Tewkesbury Abbey Hall, Church Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5RZ
For residents of Tewkesbury, Pamington, Aston on Carrant, Bredon, Twyning, Deerhurst, Chaceley, Bushley, Forthampton, Walton Cardiff, Apperley and surrounding areas.

Saturday 18 August

Oxstalls Indoor Tennis Centre, Plock Court, Gloucester, GL2 9DW
For residents of Longford, Longlevens, Innsworth, Maisemore, Ashleworth, and Sandhurst.

Monday 20 August

Council Chamber, Gloucester County Council, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TJ
For residents of Hempstead, Rea, Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Tredworth, and Hucclecote.

Wednesday 29 August

Cheltenham Francis Close Hall, University of Gloucestershire
For residents of Cheltenham and surrounding areas

Further clinics are planned, including the following areas.

(Venues will be announced through the media as soon as arrangements have been finalised)

Tuesday 25 September - Southam area
Thursday 2 October - Lydney area
Monday 8 October - Bishops Cleeve area
Wednesday 10 October - Dursley area
Friday 12 October - Stroud area

Although sessions specifically target local areas, people are welcome to drop in to the session that is most convenient for them.

For any enquiries, please call the Environment Agency on 08708 506506