Flood Warning 5:38pm, 21st January 2021 (UTC)
River levels are rising at the Bewdley river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected. We expect flooding to affect Holt […]
Welcome to the website of Astley and Dunley Parish Council
Astley and Dunley Parish with riverside Astley Burf on the River Severn, site of the Hamptsall Inn. Associations with Civil War and Prince Rupert 1642 and King Charles 1644. Locally famous Andrew Yarranton born at Larford, a royalist, agricultural engineer, built canals, locks, iron workings, blast furnace, near Sharpley Pool close to Glazen Bridge now recognised by English Heritage as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Yarhampton house, Astley Towne house, Longmore Hill farm, Bull Hill farm and the gothic style Pool House are of historical interest. Nearby, the 220 mile long River Severn used in middle ages to transport coal, etc., and scene of a tragic ferry disaster – 9 killed – in 1919. Astley Hall, former home of Sir Stanley Baldwin.
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Latest news
Flood alerts issued following heavy rain
Flood alerts have been issued for the rivers Severn, Teme and Avon following heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and farmland is expected overnight and into tomorrow morning. A flood warning, meaning […]
Storm Christoph – WEATHER WARNING HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE UK .
FLOOD WARNING Monday 18 January – Storm “Christoph” Heavy rain over next 12 hours centred around North Wales Over next 24/48 hrs storm developing further into Wales & West Mercia […]
Flood risk from the Dick Brook
The Environment Agency in partnership with Worcestershire County Council and the District Council have recently sent a newsletter to parish residents who may be at risk of flooding from the […]
Update from West Mercia Police & Crime Commissioner
Hello and welcome to my first newsletter of 2021… This edition includes: a chance to have YOUR say on my budget; more county lines arrests following cooperation with Merseyside Police; five new […]