BEAMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL
FLOOD WARDEN
SCHEME
OPERATIONAL PLAN
JANUARY 2014
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Page 2
DISTRIBUTION
Page 3
PART 1
INTRODUCTION
Page 4
PART 2
THE ROLE OF A FLOOD WARDEN
Pages 4 & 5
PART 3
THE TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM Page 5
PART 4
FLOOD WARNING CODES
Pages 5 & 6
PART 5
THE ROLE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY
PLANNING TEAM DURING A FLOOD WARNING
Page 6
PART 6
THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS DURING A
FLOOD WARNING
Page 6
PART 7
THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS DURING A
FLOOD
Page 7
PART 8
OTHER AUTHORITIES AND ORGANISATIONS
INVOLVED IN A FLOODING EVENT
Pages 7 & 8
PART 9
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIONS OF AUTHORITIES
/ORGANISATIONS DURING A FLOOD
Pages 8 & 9
PART 10
THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS AFTER A
FLOOD
Pages 9 & 10
APPENDIX A
LIST OF FLOOD WARDENS
Page 11
APPENDIX B
COUNCILLORS SECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Page 12
APPENDIX C
BEAMINSTER SECTOR MAP
Page 13
APPENDIX D
BEAMINSTER FLOOD RISK MAP
Page 14
APPENDIX E
BEAMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY
PLANNING TEAM
Page 15
APPENDIX F
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Page 16
APPENDIX G
LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Pages 17 & 18
APPENDIX H – R
INDIVIDUAL SECTOR ASSESMENTS
Pages 19 - 30
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DISTRIBUTION
Beaminster Flood Wardens
11
Beaminster Library
1
Beaminster Town Council Members
11
Beaminster Town Council Office
1
Clerk to Beaminster Town Council
1
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, Beaminster
1
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Dorchester
1
Dorset Police Control, Contingency Planning Dept, Winfrith
1
Dorset Police, Beaminster
1
Dorset Police, Bridport
1
Emergency Planning Officer, West Dorset District Council, Dorchester
1
Emergency Planning Officer, Dorset County Council, Dorchester
1
Emergency Planning Team, Beaminster Town Council
4
Environment Agency, Blandford
1
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1. INTRODUCTION
The aim of this Flood Plan is to provide a guide for Beaminster’s Flood Wardens in the event of
flooding in the town. Events in Crewkerne, Netherbury and Ottery St Mary during 2008 show
that flooding is a real threat and should be prepared for.
Beaminster’s Flood Warden Scheme has been set up by Beaminster Town Council’s
Emergency Planning Team. The initiative comes from the Environment Agency who are
encouraging Town and Parish Councils throughout the country to set up such schemes in
vulnerable communities. Many schemes have already been set up in Dorset.
The aim of the Flood Warden Scheme is to enable Beaminster Town Council to provide a
coordinated local response in the event of a flood. The Town Council’s Emergency Planning
Team will coordinate the Wardens from the Control Centre, based at the Public Hall, 8 Fleet
Street, Beaminster. The Emergency Planning Team and the Flood Wardens will work
alongside the Emergency Services and other key organisations to provide an effective relief
effort within the Town.
The Flood Wardens are Beaminster residents who have volunteered their services for the
benefit of the community (Please see appendix for further information). The role of the Warden is to
make residents aware of the threat of flooding in Beaminster and advise residents on how to
protect their lives, property, businesses and possessions. The Wardens take on a proactive
role in the fight against flooding by working with local residents, the Environment Agency and
other organisations to identify problem areas within the town. Once a problem has been
identified all efforts are then made to find a solution to help reduce the risk of flooding in the
town.
The types of Flooding event referred to in this plan are:
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Fluvial (River)
Surface water
The main priority for Beaminster is the safe evacuation of residents. The second priority is for
the protection of homes and property
2. THE ROLE OF A FLOOD WARDEN
Beaminster has been broken down into 11 Sectors (Please see appendix for map). A Flood
Warden has been allocated to each Sector.
Each Warden should:
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Be knowledgeable of their allocated Sector
Be knowledgeable of the watercourses (if any) that run through their Sector.
Be aware of identified flood risk areas within their Sector (please see appendix for flood risk
map)
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Assess their Sector identifying vulnerable residents/properties
Provide a written report to the Town Council’s Emergency Planning Team on their
Sector highlighting the vulnerable residents/properties.
Ensure drains/culverts/rivers are kept clear – reporting any blockages if found.
Sign up to the Environment Agency’s Floodline Warnings Direct Service.
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Encourage residents to report any incidents of flooding or to contact Wardens for advice
if worried about threat of flooding.
Help publicise the Flood Warden Scheme
Be on hand to give advice to local residents i.e. encourage residents to keep a flood
box/emergency box (torch/candles/bottled water etc.) or to keep important/sentimental docs in waterproof
bag upstairs
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Keep residents up-to-date with Flood Warden Scheme via delivery of literature
Provide information/local knowledge on flooding to the Environment Agency to improve
their data/mapping i.e taking photos during a flood etc.
Encourage residents to sign up to the Environment Agency’s Flood line Warnings Direct
Service.
Promote Beaminster’s sandbag store at the Memorial Playing Field in Beaminster.
Be present in their Sector during a flood/flood warning situation
3. THE TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM
The Council’s Emergency Planning Team is responsible for coordinating the relief effort at a
local level.
Members of the Emergency Planning Team are:Councillor Mrs Rosemary Beeny (Chairman)
Councillor Mr Robin Cheeseman
Councillor Mrs Rebecca Knox
Mrs Samantha Pearce (Administrator)
In the event of an emergency the Planning Team will be based at the Control Centre at the
Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF (01308) 863751
The Planning Team is responsible for:
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Coordinating the Flood Wardens
Contacting the Emergency Services
Liaising with the Emergency Planning Teams from the District and County Councils
Liaising with key organisations – Environment Agency, Water Companies etc
Liaising with the local media
4. FLOOD WARNING CODES
All Flood Wardens must sign up to receive Flood warnings from the Environment Agency.
Once the Warden is signed up to this scheme they will receive warnings directly from the
Environment Agency’s Flood Warnings Direct (FWD) scheme via phone or text messaging.
Environment Agency’s Warning Codes are:FLOOD ALERT
FLOOD WARNING
SEVERE FLOOD WARNING
Flooding is possible. Be prepared!
Flooding expected. Immediate action required
Severe flooding. Danger to life
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Flood Alert – Is a general alert concerning flooding from rivers, streams, ditches,
watercourses, estuaries and the sea.
Flood Warning and Severe Flood Warning – relate to specific Flood Warning Areas at risk of
flooding from rivers and the sea. Local residents can also register to receive these.
Please note that the Environment Agency only provide warnings based on rising river
levels. Warnings are not sent for surface water flooding.
5. THE ROLE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM
DURING A FLOOD WARNING
On receipt of a Flood Warning/Severe Flood Warning the Chairman of the Council’s
Emergency Planning Team should, if safe to do so:
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Go to the Control Centre at Fleet Street
Call the other members of the Emergency Planning Team to come to Control Centre
Call relevant/all Flood Wardens to enter their Sector(s) to survey the area
Wait for feedback from the Wardens
If necessary call all relevant :(i)
Emergency Services (Fire Brigade, Police, Ambulance)
(ii)
Local Authorities Emergency Planning Teams ( Dorset County Council and West
Dorset District Council)
Other organisations (Environment Agency, Water Company, Electricity Company etc.)
Voluntary Organisations (Dorset Search and Rescue, WRVS etc.)
Contact local radio and newspapers to keep local residents up-to-date with latest
developments
Liaise with the Emergency Services on their arrival
Open the Public hall for use as temporary shelter
Keep a register of any resident using the hall as temporary shelter
Maintain action and financial records and pass all relevant information on to key
organisations
(iii)
(iv)
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Please note ONLY THE EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM SHOULD CONTACT THE
AUTHORITIES FROM THE CONTROL CENTRE this will help to avoid confusion and duplication.
The other members of the Emergency Planning Team should also act in a supportive role at the
Control Centre.
* In the absence of Councillor Mrs Rosemary Beeny, Councillor Robin Cheeseman will Coordinate
the relief effort.
6. THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS DURING A FLOOD WARNING
Once advised by the Council’s Emergency Planning Team a Flood Warden should, if safe to
do so:
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Enter their Sector and look for any signs of flooding
Where possible inform residents residing in identified vulnerable properties of the
warning received
Report findings back to the Council’s control centre i.e Flooding, blocked drains, culverts etc.
Help coordinate the distribution of sandbags where necessary
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7. THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS DURING A FLOOD
Once advised by the Town Council’s Emergency Planning Team a Flood Warden should if
safe to do so:
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Enter their allocated Sector – Please note Town Councillors will also be asked to go to
their allocated Sector to assist with the relief effort.
In the absence of the emergency services the Flood Wardens should bring any
residents who have been evacuated from their homes to the Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street,
Beaminster. A register should be kept of any resident entering the hall. Please
note that The Pavilion in the Memorial Playing Field, Beaminster is the alternative venue
should the Public Hall be flooded.
Give regular up-dates from their Sector to the Council’s Control Centre – if possible via
phone. If telecoms are down a personal messenger should be sent. Clear precise
information is necessary.
Work with the emergency services by providing clear information on vulnerable
residents/properties.
Help coordinate the distribution of sandbags
FLOOD WARDENS SHOULD NEVER PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK AND SHOULD
NOT ENTER INTO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS
8. OTHER AUTHORITIES AND ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED IN A FLOODING
EVENT
The level of response from the local authorities to a flooding incident will depend on what is
flooded or is at risk of being flooded. There are five priority categories:PRIORITY
1
2
3
4
5
FLOOD AFFECTING
PEOPLE
HOUSES
ROADS
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
GARDENS/AGRICULTURAL
LAND
RESPONSE
Action to protect life
Action to protect life and property
Action to protect life and property
Possible action to protect property
No action
There are other factors which may influence the level of response. Priority is likely to be given
to children, old or infirm when assisting people and to occupied property when protecting
properties.
The following organisations may be involved in direct specific action during a flooding event.
Property owners are listed as it is their responsibility to protect their own property from
flooding.
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The Environment Agency
County Council
West Dorset District Council
Beaminster Town Council
Fire and Rescue Service
Police
Dorset Search and Rescue
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British Red Cross/WRVS
Water Companies
Electricity Companies
Gas companies
Telecommunication companies
Property owners
9. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIONS OF AUTHORITIES/ORGANISATIONS DURING A
FLOOD
The Environment Agency :–
The principal actions of the Environment Agency are: Issue flood warnings
 Receive and record details of all flooding incidents
 Monitor the situation and advise other organisations
 Deal with emergency repairs and blockages on main rivers and own structures
 Respond to pollution incidents
 Advise on waste disposal issues
Dorset County Council:The principal actions of Dorset County Council’s Emergency Planning Team are: Co-ordinate emergency arrangements
 Maintain safe conditions on the roads
 Put flood warning signs on the highway
 Organise road closures and traffic diversions
 Clear blockages on highway drainage systems
 May take action to protect property from flooding by draining water from the highway
where there is a failure of the highway drainage system
West Dorset District Council
The principal actions of West Dorset District Council’s Emergency Planning Team are: Co-ordinate emergency arrangements
 Flood warning dissemination
 Emergency assistance – provide sandbags etc.
 Street cleaning
Beaminster Town Council
The principal actions of Beaminster Town Council are: To delegate power to the Council’s Emergency Planning Team to implement and
coordinate local Flood Plan
 For Councillors to assist the Flood Wardens in their allocated Sectors
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
The principal actions of the Fire and Rescue Service are: To rescue
 To respond to all emergency incidents as required
 Assist residents where a need is identified and the use of fire service personnel and
equipment is relevant
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Police
The principal actions of the Police are: To stop people/traffic from entering a flood zone
 To provide information to local residents
Dorset Search and Rescue (Dorsar)
The principal actions of the Dorsar are: Rescue
 Provision of first aiders
Francis Bugler Ltd
The principal actions of Francis Bugler Ltd are: To assist with the distribution of sandbags
WRVS
The principal actions of the WRVS are: WRVS gives professional support to the blue-light services and the public in emergency
situations
 Support to local residents in the aftermath of an emergency
Water Companies
The principal actions of the water companies are: Emergency overpumping or tankering at pumping stations
 Clearing blockages in public sewers and outfall grills
 Repairing burst sewage and water pumping mains
 May take action to protect property from flooding by water from the public water mains
or discharges from the public sewerage systems
 Provision of portable toilets in some cases
Electricity, gas and telecommunication Companies
The principal actions of the electricity, gas and telecommunication companies are: Attend to emergencies relating to their service at properties putting life at risk as a result
of flooding
 Attend to flooding emergencies at their own service installations
Property owners
The principal actions of owners of property at risk of flooding or which is flooded are: Move to a safe area if life is at risk
 Prevent water from entering the property if possible
 Switch off electricity and gas supplies at mains
 Move valuable possessions upstairs if liable to be flooded
10. THE ROLE OF THE FLOOD WARDENS AFTER A FLOOD
After a flood it is important for a Flood Warden to report back to the Town Council’s
Emergency Planning Team on the following:
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The likely cause of the flood – i.e river, surface water, blocked drains/culverts etc.
Any additional properties that were effected which had not been previously identified in the
Plan
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The effectiveness of the Flood Plan in their Sector i.e were sandbags distributed to the right
houses at the right time?
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The effectiveness of the communication network between Flood Wardens and the Council’s
Control Centre.
Any preventative measures that could stop the flood from happening in the future
Provide any information and photographic evidence of flooding which can be passed on to
the Environment agency for their records
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APPENDIX A:
SECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LIST OF FLOOD WARDENS
AREA COVERED
South side of Clay Lane and Broadwindsor Road,
Barnes Lane, Part of Shorts Lane, Stoke Road,
Culverhayes, Barrowfield, Greens Cross Drive, Half
Acre, Stoke Water House.
North side of Clay Lane and Broadwindsor Road,
Hogshill Mead, St. Mary's Gardens, Primary School,
Eggardon Close, Lewesdon Close, Pilsdon
Close,Industrial Area, St. James, Cockroad Lane.
West side of Tunnel Road, The Lodge, The Beeches,
Brantwood, Horn Hill View, Fairfield, Horn Park.
East side of Tunnel Road, Myrtle Close, Windy Ridge,
Styles Close, Monmouth Gardens, West Part of
Crooked Lane.
Hogshill Street, Hanover Court, School House Close,
Shadrack Street, Tanyard, Part of Shorts Lane,
Champions Gardens.
Fleet Street, Pines Mews, Yarn Barton, Shortmoor,
Newtown, Chantry Lane, Millfield, Bowgrove Road,
Meerhay, East Part of Crooked Lane
The Square, Foreplace, Prout Hill, Prout Bridge, North
Street, Manor Gardens.
The Green, Part of Woodswater Lane, Willow Grove,
Middle Green, Higher Green, White Sheet Hill,
Beaminster Down.
Gerrards Green, Flaxfield, Hardy Close.
9
10
11
Whitcombe Road, East Street, The Brit, Hollymoor
Lane, Hollymoor Close, Hollymoor Gardens, Riverside,
Langdon, Storridge, Part of Woodswater Lane.
Bridport Road, Southgate, Furze Lane, Parnham, St.
Mary Well Street, Church Street
WARDEN
MIKE JESSOP
01308 863484
07791 888258
jessop.yurt@btinternet.com
MIKE JESSOP
01308 863484
07791 888258
jessop.yurt@btinternet.com
COLIN CUTHBERT
01308 861146
colcuth@btinternet.com
PETER GIBBINGS
01308 863921
pgibbings@btinternet.com
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG
01308 862237
07805262677
chantarm1@talktalk.net
JIM BEENY
01308 863973
07810 718093
r.beeny@btinternet.com
CHERRY ARMSTRONG
01308 862237
07805262677
chantarm1@talktalk.net
THEO LANGTON
01308 863671
07964085442
rhinocore@hotmail.com
DENISE GREEN
01308 862395
07890577992
denisedgreen@yahoo.com
LYNDA BEAZER
01308 863439
07791111029
douglas.beazer@btopenworld.com
BRUCE PYE
07779901924
joan.pye@googlemail.com
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APPENDIX B:
COUNCILLORS SECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
SECTOR
COUNCILLOR
RESPONSIBLE
1
Councillor Mrs
Cameron
17 St James,
Beaminster DT8 3PW
2
Councillor Body
3
Councillor Mrs
Baldwin
15 Glebe Court,
Beaminster, DT8 3EZ
5 Fairfield, Beaminster,
DT8 3BS
4
Councillor Berry
Dalymore, 2A Tunnel
Road, Beaminster, DT8
3BQ
5
Councillor Mrs
Page
Councillor Turner
10 Fleet Street,
Beaminster DT8 3EF
10 Fleet Street,
Beaminster DT8 3EF
7
Councillor Mrs
Beeny
Milton House, 35 Fleet
Street, Beaminster DT6
3EF
8
Councillor
Cheeseman
10 Whitcombe Road
Beaminster
Dorset DT8 3NE
9
Councillor Elliott
4 Fairfield, Beaminster
DT8 3BS
10
Councillor Mrs
Knox
11
Councillor Mrs
Samuel
Weavers House, 5 East
Street, Beaminster DT8
3DS
16 Southgate,
Beaminster DT8 3LX
6
ADDRESS
CONTACT DETAILS
01308 862505
a.cameron@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 861758
p.body@beaminster-tc.gov.uk
01308 863555
v.baldwin@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 861090
07891 748045
g.berry@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 862422
j.page@beaminster-tc.gov.uk
01308 863422
c.turner@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 863973
07901 806788
r.beeny@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 862446
07854 941861
r.cheeseman@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 863408
07970 913595
p.elliott@beaminstertc.gov.uk
01308 863365
07831 168173
r.knox@beaminster-tc.gov.uk
01308 862657
s.samuel@beaminstertc.gov.uk
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APPENDIX C:
BEAMINSTER SECTOR MAP
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APPENDIX D:
BEAMINSTER FLOOD RISK MAP
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APPENDIX E:
BEAMINSTER TOWN COUNCIL’S EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM
Councillor Mrs Rosemary Beeny (Chairman)
Milton House
35 Fleet Street
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3EF
01308 863973
07901 806788
Councillor Robin Cheeseman
Clouds
12 Higher Green
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3SE
01308 862446
07854 941861
Councillor Mrs Rebecca Knox
Weavers House
5 East Street
Beaminster
Dorset
DT8 3DS
01308 863365
Mrs Samantha Pearce
Bussell Cottage
3 Marksmead
Drimpton
Dorset
DT8 3RZ
01308 867986
07971 533858
In the event of a flood the Town Council’s Emergency Control Centre will
be based in the small meeting room at the Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street,
Beaminster, Dorset. DT8 3EF. Telephone No. 01308 863751
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APPENDIX F: EMERGENCY CONTACTS
COMPANY/
ORGANISATION
RESOURCE
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
CONTACT ADDRESS
British Gas
Gas
0800 111 999
British Telecom
Telephone
0800 800 151
Millstream, Maidenhead Road,
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5GD
British Telecom
81 Newgate Street, London ECIA
7AJ
Dorset Ambulance Service
Dorset County Council
Medical
Emergency Planning
County Hall, Colliton Park,
Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ
Dorset Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Fighting
999
01305 224510 (Office)
07623 544346 (Duty Officer)
999
Dorset Police
Law and Order
Dorset Search and Rescue
First Aid/Search and Rescue
Environment Agency
Flooding/Pollution Control
Wessex Water
Water or sewerage
0845 600 4600
West Dorset District Council
Emergency Planning
01305 838023 (Office Jess)
07964 379758 Mobile Jess
01305 838213 (Office Grant)
07980 730070 Mobile Grant
Western Power Distribution
Electricity
999
01308 862222
07796 607208
01425 489544
03708 506 506
0800 807 060
(24/7 line)
01305 251010 (Out of Hours)
0800 365 900
PO Box 5988 Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 9AF
Rivers House, Sunrise Business
Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road,
Blandford Forum. Dorset DT11
8ST
Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2
7WW
South Walks House, South Walks
Road Dorchester Dorset DT1
1UZ
REMARKS
Contact: Simon Parker
Contacts: PC Tim Poole
PCSO Alex Bishop
Contact: Colin Poulter
Contact: Nick Reed
Jess Rice
Grant Armfield
Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol
BS2 0TB
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APPENDIX G : LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOURCES
NAME OF
BUSINESS/
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
PERSON
CONTACT ADDRESS
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
RESOURCES
AVAILABLE
N/A
Beaminster Pharmacy
Anthony Armstrong
Mike Hewitson
12A The Square, Beaminster, Dorset
20 Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset
Beaminster School
Headteacher:
Mike Best
Newtown, Beaminster, Dorset
01308 862237
01308 862288
07970 012539
01308 862633
Beaminster Town Council
Samantha Pearce
01308 863634
BEG Electrical
Brian Gale
The Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster, Dorset
DT8 3EF
45 Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset
Boat
Medical and Pharmaceutical
Supplies
Professional personnel,
laboratories, catering facilities,
some transport, helicopter
landing area
Local Council
Bridport News
Anne Bell
Bugler Ltd
01308 425884
anne.bell@bridportnews.co.uk
Contact: Ben Sandford-Smith
Danisco Dupont
First Responder
01308 862239
(Office)
01308 862779
(Ben)
07889 252841
(Ben)
Chris Powell
Colin Poulter
Bridport & Lyme Regis News, 67 East Street
Bridport, Dorset DT6 3LB
Broadwindsor Road, Beaminster
Dorset
Mr Girling
Mr Bowditch
Duty Manager
01308 862216
07796607208
01308 861200 (day only)
01308 862312
Van and fork lift truck
First Aid
Honeysuckle Veterinary
Surgery
Misterton Garage
01460 729 97
Petrol
Co-op
Duty Manager
6 North Street, Beaminster, Dorset
Wessex Investments, 1 The Square, Beaminster,
Dorset DT8 3AS (daytime work address)
Honeysuckle Veterinary Surgery,
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset
Misterton Garage, Misterton, Crewkerene, Somerset
TA18 8LY
23-24 The Square, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3AU
01308 862226
Petrol
Londis
Mr Motor
Manager
Martyn Wright
38 Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3BX
1 Whitcombe Road, Beaminster, Dorset
01308 863353
01308 863207
Recovery vehicles
01308 863362
Emergency electrical repairs,
small van and high voltage
knowledge
Local Media
Towing vehicle available
Distribution of sandbags
Generators
Veterinary Surgeon
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APPENDIX G : LOCAL EMERGENCY RESOURCES Continued...
NAME OF
BUSINESS/
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
PERSON
CONTACT ADDRESS
CONTACT
TELEPHONE
RESOURCES
AVAILABLE
Pavilion at Memorial
Playing Field
Kath Crabb
1 Myrtle Close, Beaminster, Dorset
01308 863148
07866394995
Raynet
Jonathan Fowler
0303 040 1080 (Emergency)
01308 458915
07971 572576
Jon.shmo@btinternet.com
Robbie Roskell
Architectural
Consultant
St John’s Catholic
Church
St. Mary's Church
Robbie Roskell
The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network
Far Cockcroft
Rishworth
Sowerby Bridge
HX6 4SB
Unit 3, White Hart Yard, Beaminster, Dorset
Keys to Beaminster Pavilion
at the Memorial Playing Field
Use as a control centre should
the Public Hall be unavailable
Telecommunication links
01308 861095
Office space, First Aid and
four wheel drive vehicle
Rev Jonathan
Shaddock
Jack Barnett
Hugh Lindsay
The Presbytery, 36 Victoria Grove, Bridport, Dorset
DT6 3AD
7 Hollymoor Lane, Beaminster, Dorset
4 Shadrack Street, Beaminster, Dorset
01308 422594
Catholic church
01308 863458
01308 863624
Use church as a control
centre should the Public Hall
be unavailable
St Mary’s Primary
School
The Strode Room
Headteacher:
St Mary’s Gardens,Clay Lane, Beaminster, Dorset
01308 862201
Tunnel Road Doctors
Surgery
Celia Smith
Anne Foster
Dr Tingay
Dr Rees
6 Shorts Lane, Beaminster, Dorset
38 St Mary Well Street, Beaminster, Dorset
Tunnel Road Surgery, Tunnel Road, Beaminster,
Dorset
01308 862440
01308 861170
01308 862225
Use of facilities, helicopter
landing area
Keys to Strode Room
Keys to Strode Room
Medical
View From Beaminster
Philip Evans
View From Publishing Ltd., Unit 3, St Michael's
Business Centre,Church Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Western Gazette, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset
BA21 4YA
4 South Dibberford Farm, Beaminster Dorset
11 Downes Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3JR
01308 868532
philip@pemedia.co.uk
01935 700547
brit-val@westgaz.co.uk
01308 861685
01308 862237
Local Media
Barton House Surgery, Yarn Barton, Beaminster,
Dorset
08444 772444
Medical
Western Gazette
Womens Institute
Womens Royal
Voluntary Service/WI
Yarn Barton Doctors
Surgery
Maggie Warnett
Cherry Armstrong
Dr Farrell
Dr Payne
Dr Robinson
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Local Media
Humanitarian assistance
Humanitarian assistance
APPENDIX H:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 1
MIKE JESSOP
01308 863484
07791 888258
Jessop.yurt@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Broadwindsor Road
 Water run-off from surrounding fields
 During heavy rain surface water covers the entire highway outside Clipper
Teas
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Culverhayes
 Water runs off from surrounding hills
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
 A stream runs parallel to Culverhayes
 Need to monitor stream for blockages
Half Acre
 Water runs off from surrounding hills
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
 A stream runs parallel to Half Acre
 Need to monitor stream for blockages
Stoke Road
 Water runs off from surrounding hills. The run-off brings mud and debris
down the highway and water pools at the bottom of the hill at the junction
with Clay Lane.
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS



Reported blocked drains in Half Acre to Dorset County Council
Reported blocked drain at junction of Stoke Road/Clay Lane to Dorset
County Council
Cleared blocked culvert at Clipper Teas
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APPENDIX I:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 2
MIKE JESSOP
01308 863484
07791 888258
Jessop.yurt@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Barnes Lane

Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Shorts Lane


A stream runs parallel to Shorts Lane
Need to monitor stream for blockages
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS
None required
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APPENDIX J:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 3
COLIN CUTHBERT
01308 861146
colcuth@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Beaminster House
 Water runs from the Beaminster House Estate onto the A3066 and then
runs on the opposite side of the road towards the mini-roundabout.
Fairfield
 Fairfield is well drained except the old disused footpath that runs from the
top of Fairfield down towards the Beeches.
Hornhill View
 Water runs off from the fields behind Horn Hill View onto road but this
does not cause any flooding of homes
Water at Tunnel Road
 In the event of a heavy down pour water runs from the lower fields down
Tunnel Road and pools in the road opposite the entrance to Monmouth
Gardens. It is possible that the road could also flood at the entrance to
the Beeches.
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS


Reported blocked drains in the area to Dorset County Council
Reported blocked culvert opposite Tunnel Road entrance to
Beaminster School to Dorset County Council
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APPENDIX K:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 4
PETER GIBBINGS
01308 863921
pgibbings@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Monmouth Gardens
 Excess water on highway
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Tunnel Road
 A culvert runs along the length of Tunnel Road. The culvert and
associated structures at its inlet (Monmouth Gardens) are the
responsibility of Wessex Water. The Environment Agency have
management responsibility for the watercourse, but Wessex Water are
responsible for the condition of their assets (culvert, debris screen) and
removing blockages and obstructions from them.
Dorset County Highways are responsible for any road gullies that enter
this watercourse and their cleansing.
 Potential for a foul drain overload, due to storm water getting into it
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS

Liased with Dorset County Council regarding excess water on road at
Monmouth Gardens
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APPENDIX L:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 5
ANTHONY ARMSTRONG
01308 862237
07805 262677
chantarm@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Sandbag Store
 Beaminster Town Council have their sandbag store located at the
Memorial Playing Field, Beaminster residents should contact the Council
Office or their local Flood Warden if they are in need of sandbags
Hanover Court
 Prone to surface water flooding due to blocked drains
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Hogshill Street


Prone to surface water flooding
Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
School House Close
 Prone to surface water flooding
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS

Reported blocked drains in Hogshill Street to Dorset County Council
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APPENDIX M:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 6
JIM BEENY
01308 863973
07810 718093
r.beeny@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Beaminster Library
 The drain in the Courtyard behind Beaminster’s Library blocks and causes
localised flooding
Fleet Street




The main drain in Fleet Street cannot take rain water at more than ½ inch
per hour before the water comes up through the manhole covers.
Kerb drains tend to overflow in the event of a prolonged heavy downpour.
It has been known for water to run like a river down through Fleet Street
and onto the pavements.
Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Manor Park Drain

The Manor Park Drain extends from Bowgrove Road, Beaminster to the
River Brit. The watercourse in the main is open channel with some short
culverted lengths. It flows through the new Barn Fleet development and
the outlet weir to the Manor House lake and onwards through culverted
and open channel lengths at Danisco where it joins the River Brit at Prout
Hill.
As part of the Beaminster Flood Alleviation Scheme a by-pass culvert,
weir structure and debris screens were constructed to minimise the out of
bank flow to Fleet Street. The location of these structures is at the new CG
Fry development at Barn Fleet.
The Environment Agency took the opportunity to re-align the existing bypass culvert as part of the CG Fry development. The culvert has been
structurally improved with new access points and the alignment has been
improved to minimise blockages within the culvert.
The Environment Agency has overall responsibility for the maintenance of
the Manor Park Drain.
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APPENDIX M:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 6
Continued...
Newtown


In a heavy down pour a significant amount of water runs off the
Beaminster School playing fields onto the highway in Newtown.
Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS





Drain cleared outside St. Johns Church in Shortmoor
Reported blocked drains in Newtown to Dorset County Council
Reported blocked drain in road leading to Yarn Barton Car to Dorset
County Council
The Environment Agency cleared the culvert at the Barnfleet site
Culvert cleared in Fleet Street by Dorset County Council
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APPENDIX N:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 7
CHERRY ARMSTRONG
01308 862237
07805 262677
chantarm@btinternet.com
KEY FEATURES
Beaminster Manor
 There is an ornamental lake at Beaminster Manor which is fed from the
river running from Barnfleet. The water then continues onwards through
culverted and open channel lengths at Danisco where it joins the River Brit
at Prout Hill.
Danisco
 Danisco are based in North Street. Danisco is one of the world's leading
producers of food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions. Danisco
has it’s own intensive flood relief scheme.
White Sheet Hill
 Water runs down from White Sheet Hill and pools in a dip in North Street.
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS

The Environment Agency contracted May Gurney to clear the
culverts/riverbed from the river in North Street
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APPENDIX O:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 8
THEO LANGTON
01308 863671
07964 085442
rhinocore@hotmail.com
KEY FEATURES
White Sheet Hill
 In the event of a heavy down pour water run-off from the fields along
White Sheet Hill is substantial. This water then continues down the hill and
pools in the dip at North Street. The water run off is the main risk to this
sector.
Woodswater Lane
 During a heavy down pour the water level in the Ford at Woodswater Lane
has been known to rise as high as the footbridge.
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS

Blocked drains on White Sheet Hill reported to Dorset County Council
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APPENDIX P:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 9
DENISE GREEN
07890 577992
denisedgreen@yahoo.com
KEY FEATURES
Flaxfield Road

The flood retention reservoir is located on the river at Flaxfield,
Beaminster. It has a capacity of 43,500m³ of water to the spillway.

The flood retention reservoir land is owned and maintained by the
Environment Agency.
Streams

There are three streams eminating from springs rising at Higher Langdon,
Lake View Farm (formerly Shatcombe Farm) and Stonecombe Farm. The
streams join just above the storage reservoir in an area known as two
rivers.
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS


Reported blocked drains in Flaxfield Road to Dorset County Council
Letters have been sent to some local residents to make them aware of
the Flood Warden Scheme in Beaminster.
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APPENDIX Q:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 10
LYNDA BEAZER
01308 863439
douglas.beazer@btopenworld.com
KEY FEATURES
Hollymoor Lane
 Downhill surface water could create a problem further down where houses
start but the road generally has good ditching and some run-offs.
 Farmland on either side is well drained and the higher reaches of the Brit
run into a very deep ravine until reaching the two rivers junction.
Riverside
 The river runs to the rear of the homes of the Riverside residents but at a
significantly lower level. Homes appear to be at minimal risk
Whitcombe Road
 Water flows down Whitcombe Road into Beaminster during and after a
heavy downpour. Most surface water should flow through the Whitcombe
Road/East Street junction and exit into the river at Prout Bridge.
 At Higher reaches Whitcombe Road is bounded by agricultural land which
inclines into a natural valley.
Woodswater Lane
 The road on the East Street side of the ford rises steeply and there
appears to be no flood risk to the houses. The river course is clear and
when the water level does rise the water runs freely.
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS

Reported blocked drains along the length of Whitcombe Road to
Dorset County Council
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APPENDIX R:
FLOOD WARDEN:
FLOOD RISK ASSEMENT – SECTOR 11
BRUCE PYE
07779 901924
01308 862034
Joan.pye@googlemail.com
KEY FEATURES
Bridport Road
 Prone to river/surface water flooding
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
Church Street Drain (Tunnel Road to St Mary Well Street)
 The Church Street Drain extends from Lane End Farm, Beaminster, to
the existing main River Brit, near St Mary Well Street. The Church Street
Drain consists of one main watercourse, which is culverted for the majority
of its length. The watercourse is spring fed and rises in the Beaminster
Downs approximately 700m north of main river.
The Environment Agency has no structures on or adjacent to this
watercourse other than a peak level gauge which is situated at the inlet to
the Wessex Water debris screen.
Southgate
 Prone to river/surface water flooding
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
St. Mary Well Street
 Prone to river/surface water flooding
 Need to ensure drains are not blocked on highway
VULNERABLE PROPERTIES
This confidential information has been collated and held in the Council Office for
use by the Flood Wardens and Emergency Services in the event of a flood
ACTIONS


Reported high level of silt and weed in river at end of St. Mary Well
Street to Environment Agency
Reported blocked drains in Southgate to Dorset County Council
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