Working with partners to support residents and tenants affected by flooding
Working alongside West Midlands Fire Service, door-to-door visits were carried out last night to identify vulnerable residents and Birmingham City Council tenants affected by the flooding.
Arrangements are in place for follow-up support to vulnerable residents and affected council tenants.
Cllr Izzy Knowles, deputy cabinet member for transport, said: "I understand the significant impact Wednesday night's flooding has had on residents in the area around Perry Brook, and the council has been working closely with partner agencies to support those affected.
"We are continuing to work with relevant agencies to put preventative measures in place ahead of further rainfall forecast. I would like to reassure residents that in many areas, water levels reduced quickly once the rainfall eased."
The council has also been liaising with National Grid and Cadent Gas to ensure appropriate safety checks are undertaken at affected properties. National Grid has been alerted to attend to a vulnerable resident who relies on electricity to power essential medical equipment as a priority.
In total, 55 properties experienced internal flooding, with water levels reaching up to one metre in the worst-affected homes.
On the maintenance of drains around Perry Brook:
We understand that people have questions around the maintenance of drains in the area and if they played a role in the flood.
The floods occurred because Perry Brook broke its banks as a result of the extreme weather. Once the banks of Perry Brook broke, the highway drainage network then played its role in dispersing the flood water.
