The Environment Agency is holding a public drop-in session at Calstock this week to discuss how potential works could reduce flood risk to local homes and businesses, and benefit the environment. 

Dan Boswell of the Environment Agency said: ‘The existing flood defence embankment in Calstock protects property and community assets but is in poor condition and unsustainable in its current position.

‘By moving it inland it can be maintained to a better standard to increase its effectiveness at reducing flood risk and allow the creation of inter-tidal habitat to help offset the impacts of rising sea levels on wildlife.

‘Local knowledge and experience about the flood risk from the residents of Calstock is important to help us design a scheme that people who live and work in the community support to shape the future management of flood risk in their community.’

The drop-in session for people to learn more and share ideas will take place in the Kelly Room of Calstock Arts on Wednesday (November 8) from 3pm to 8pm.