Provision of sandbags

The Council will try to make sandbags available to residents during emergency situations to help them protect their homes from flooding. However, at times of flooding, we may not be able to reach all at-risk properties before flooding occurs.

Accordingly residents who know their homes are at a risk of flooding, perhaps because of the close proximity to a river or watercourse, should make advance preparations. For example, they should obtain sandbags from a builders' merchant, or implement other flood mitigation measures, such as flood gates, air vent covers or barriers.

To request sandbags during an emergency, contact us.