Heavy rain in Dunstable causes flooding
Residents took to social media to call on councils to do more to prevent floods.
Heavy rain caused Dunstable High Street to flood on Wednesday (3 September) afternoon, with many residents and business owners calling on the council to do more to prevent flooding.
In May, Central Bedfordshire Council convened a third multi-agency Flood Summit to review progress, share outcomes, and continue collaborative action to address local flood risk.
For Dunstable they said: "Anglian Water upgraded the surface water pumping station, a deep well system providing storm capacity. Joint work with Central Bedfordshire Council continues to improve drainage resilience"
The council also pledged "By 2027, Central Bedfordshire Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority will have worked with its partners and the community to identify the potential for nature-based and sustainable drainage solutions in Dunstable to reduce the risk of flooding and contribute to achieving wider environmental benefits in the Luton and Dunstable, Thames Flood Risk Area."