I have three simple suggestions for control and upkeep of potential flood areas.

(1)  Dredge rivers and major streams affecting critical flood areas.

(2)  Keep minor criminals out of prison by giving them community service clearing/tidying small brooks and streams.

(3)  Set up or encourage people to set up businesses for clearing up or tidying streams and brooks. This would take the burden away from local councils and release funds for other council projects.

C Horsewood (Mrs)

August 2007