The Flood Resilience Project in Bagstone already appears to be improving the local drainage systems. In the recent heavy rain there were fewer puddles and less surface water on the road.

By last week they were down to the Rose and Crown pub. They have encountered more complex problems than expected, including extensive pipe damage, and in one area they had to divert one system into another.

They will be concentrating on the areas that suffer the worst flooding and surface water so as to finish within the 10 months planned. That means they will continue to work on site until Christmas.

After we received reports of the traffic lights failing repeatedly, your Focus Team contacted South Glos. They said that it was due to equipment being stolen. They have done what they can to secure them. If you see any problems, please call the council.