Last year, the Environment Agency held public drop-in sessions to discuss the Bourn Flood Risk Management Scheme.

Feedback from the sessions was shared with the Environment Agency’s design consultants. And over the autumn and winter, they evaluated the design constraints and opportunities in more detail to understand what is and isn’t feasible.

As a result, they have decided not to proceed with flood storage solutions in Weoley Hill Park 1 or Valley Parkway at this time.

We own and manage all Weoley Park 1 and part of the land in the Valley Parkway.

We have previously shared that we have been against any works taking place on the parks without prior consideration and consultation/engagement with us and residents. We have also been a statutory partner in the engagement focus group throughout.

The Environment Agency is still exploring the feasibility of creating embankments in Manor Farm Park. Whilst we don’t own or manage Manor Farm Park, we know how important it is to residents.

We remain in contact with the Friends of Manor Farm Park and will continue to work alongside residents on our Estate Management and Scheme Committee, Weoley Hill and Bournville Village Councils and a rep from Bournville Freeholders and Leaseholders Association (BFLA).

We will also continue to work with Birmingham City Council, Severn Trent Water and the Environment Agency to alleviate current and future flood risks to households impacted by flooding.

For more information and full details about the key decisions made by the Environment Agency, including proposals for the Manor Park Estate flood wall, please go to: https://engageenvironmentagency.uk.engagementhq.com/the-bourn-frms