Flood Support Centre to close on 1st October

16 August 2011

A multi-agency Flood Support Centre for people affected by the floods in Ulverston during 2009, will close on Saturday 1 October 2011.  South Lakeland District Council has kept the facility open since November 2009, as it provided a focal point for the community and offered helpful and useful advice from a number of organisations on how to deal with the aftermath of flooding. 

The Flood Support Centre, based at the council’s depot at North Lonsdale Road, housed a range of facilities including washing machines, tumble driers, a fridge, toaster, kettle and a microwave. 

Councillor Ian Stewart, portfolio holder for Central Services, said: “At the time of the flooding in November 2009, the Flood Support Centre became the heart of the local community and offered facilities that were not available at home.  The centre was popular and well used at the beginning, but as people have gradually moved back into their homes, the original need has diminished and it was never intended to be a permanent facility.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have taken care of the Support Centre since it’s opening in November 2009 and the organisations who helped set it up.” 

Anyone who still needs advice or support in any way, or has a query about the closure of the Flood Support Centre, should call SLDC Emergency Planning officer on 01539 797768.