Homes and roads blighted by flooding during downpours should be offered a rebate on their rates according to Lib Dem parliamentary candidate, John Wright, who has dubbed United Utilities attempts to contain the problem a complete failure.
“The fact is that due to minimal action on the part of UU, the problem is getting worse not better. With global warming heavy downpours and flash flooding is becoming the new normal.
People though oughtn’t to expect their roads and drives to turn into rivers on a regular basis.
Houses that are paying United Utilities £800 a year or more for drainage and supply should be able to expect better than this.
If United Utilities are not prepared to put their hand in their pocket and put the investment in now to solve the problem, the least they can do is repay residents for not selling them a service under false pretences. That should concentrate their mind. I will be writing on behalf of residents demanding a rebate.”
Cllr John Dodd , Meols Ward Councillor, added , “We have had warm words and excuses from United Utilities but this cannot go on – particularly as Sefton foolishly is planning more housing in the area, building on fields that act as a natural soak-away. “
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