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.