Last week I reported on the Environment Agency's River Trent Flood Catchment Plan which proposes to reduce flood maintenance locally and increase flooding in the Isle on in North West Lincs. These plans are being produced for every river in England at the behest of the Government, who seem quite happy to flood rural England for the benefit of urban communities!

It really is important we oppose this proposal as, like the plan for the River Aire, it will put our local communities and local economy at risk. The effect of flooding was brought home to me on Friday when I was out and about with David Davis. I took a photo of David at the River Derwent in Bubwith which has recently burst its banks. Just along from Bubwith the Derwent flows into the Ouse, marking the boundary between Brigg and Goole and Haltmeprice and Howden.

The photo is amazing as it really looks like David is stood by the ocean or by a large lake. The question is, will this scene be repeated on the Isle of Axholme and in Burringham and Gunness if the Environment Agency get their way.

We have started a petition against the plan which has been delivered to many homes on the Isle. If you would like your name adding to it please send me your name and address through the contact page.

Neighbouring Howden MP David Davis met with Andrew Percy at Goole Fire Station last week to add his support to the campaign against proposals by the Humberside Fire Authority to remove one of the full-time pumps at Goole Fire Station and replace it with a retained pump instead.

Prospective MP Andrew Percy says, "I was delighted that David has joined the campaign against these cuts, which directly affect his constituency. David and I met with local Councillors and Ashley Oldfield of the Fire Brigades Union to discuss these cuts and the effect they would have on the rural areas surrounding Goole as well as Goole itself. These cuts will also impact on the Crowle area of the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire, demonstrating just how many local people rely on the hard working crews at Goole.

"We have received a massive response to the surveys we have been delivering locally regarding these cuts and it is clear that local people are very concerned about these proposals. We all need to work together to ensure that the Humberside Fire Authority sees sense and comes up proposals that do not reduce cover at Goole Fire Station."

David Davis MP added, "These cuts will directly impact on Howden and Howdenshire in my constituency which rely on cover from Goole Fire Station. That is why I am happy to join the campaign against these proposals. I would urge as many local people as possible to make their voices heard on this important issue."

Please complete our on-line survey and add your voice to the campaign against the cuts.