Date received: 18 July 2024
Signatures received: 118
Name of petitioner: Glenn Kirkham
Petition response:
I refer to the petition, signed by local residents regarding the flooding issues you have been experiencing around the Slitting Mill area of Rugeley. I can advise you that receipt of the petition will be reported to County Councillor Mike Sutherland.
Thank you for bringing your concerns regarding the flooding on both the carriageway and footway on Slitting Mill Road and Penkridge Bank Road. The Council is aware of the localised flooding that occurs at a low spot on Penkridge Bank Road.
The drainage system is limited in its capacity and an improvement scheme will need to be designed, funded, and agreed with adjacent landowners to fully resolve this issue.
Furthermore, there is a gas main within the carriageway at this location that needs to be considered however the Council will work alongside our utility providers to ensure an appropriate solution is found whilst minimising disruption to their services.
There is significant demand for projects of this nature and schemes are prioritised alongside similar issues across the whole of Staffordshire.
Thank you once again for your petition and for bringing this matter to our attention.
Yours sincerely
Mark Keeling
Community Highways Manager