Gale force winds and driving rain have caused havoc in our region over the festive period and New Year. As I write this update on Saturday 25 January I see we remain a hardy bunch in Gloucestershire though, as thousands of dedicated race-goers turn out at Cheltenham’s Prestbury Park in atrocious conditions to enjoy pre-Festival racing, whilst ardent rugby supporters brave the wind and cold at Gloucester’s Kingsholm to watch the England Saxons face the Irish Wolfhounds. And so our wet and windy winter continues.
Although the South West has suffered far less than other parts of the country, we too have seen entire roofs blown off commercial premises in town, falling trees crushing railings and parked cars being damaged by flying debris. The office telephone has rung relentlessly since Christmas Eve with news of building damage and reports of potential insurance claims.
The heavy rain and strong winds, coupled with the unusual direction have brought widespread problems with water ingress within many of our managed properties. Rain has been driven upwards, underneath roofing slates, through trickle vents on double glazed windows, and has crept in through any nook or cranny. Our maintenance contractors have yet again proved how reliable and professional they are, with many turning out on both Christmas Eve and New Years’ day to attend to the most urgent cases; we and the lessees involved thank them enormously for their commitment.
Unfortunately 18 Flood Alert Warnings and 8 Flood Warnings still remain in place in our region, including the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, The Rivers Frome and Cam in the Stroud area and the River Avon around Tewkesbury. Updates can be found on the Environmental Agency’s website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods so please check regularly if your property lies within an affected area.
The Met Office assures us that the heavy rain will clear eastwards shortly, although strong, perhaps at time, gale force winds will linger a while longer. Apparently sunshine is on its way, albeit with an accompanying drop in temperature!
On a brighter note, the bulbs in my garden are poking through, so perhaps spring really is on its way – let’s hope so!
Keep warm, keep dry and please report any maintenance issues to us as soon as possible.
Johanne Coupe
Although the South West has suffered far less than other parts of the country, we too have seen entire roofs blown off commercial premises in town, falling trees crushing railings and parked cars being damaged by flying debris. The office telephone has rung relentlessly since Christmas Eve with news of building damage and reports of potential insurance claims.
The heavy rain and strong winds, coupled with the unusual direction have brought widespread problems with water ingress within many of our managed properties. Rain has been driven upwards, underneath roofing slates, through trickle vents on double glazed windows, and has crept in through any nook or cranny. Our maintenance contractors have yet again proved how reliable and professional they are, with many turning out on both Christmas Eve and New Years’ day to attend to the most urgent cases; we and the lessees involved thank them enormously for their commitment.
Unfortunately 18 Flood Alert Warnings and 8 Flood Warnings still remain in place in our region, including the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester, The Rivers Frome and Cam in the Stroud area and the River Avon around Tewkesbury. Updates can be found on the Environmental Agency’s website: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods so please check regularly if your property lies within an affected area.
The Met Office assures us that the heavy rain will clear eastwards shortly, although strong, perhaps at time, gale force winds will linger a while longer. Apparently sunshine is on its way, albeit with an accompanying drop in temperature!
On a brighter note, the bulbs in my garden are poking through, so perhaps spring really is on its way – let’s hope so!
Keep warm, keep dry and please report any maintenance issues to us as soon as possible.
Johanne Coupe
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