Sandbags available to Hambleton residents

Flooding during Storm Ciara at Morton on Swale. Photo: Bedale police.

With severe weather  predicted for the weekend, Hambleton residents are reminded that sandbags are available if needed.

A weather warning of heavy rain and high winds has been issued ahead of the arrival of Storm Dennis tomorrow.

At least 80mm of rains could fall in parts of the region over the weekend.

Hambleton District Council says residents in need of sandbags can get hold of them 24/7.

They are available from:-

  • Bedale Leisure Centre – located in the shed at car park entrance
  • Easingwold  Galtres Centre – located in the rear car park
  • Northallerton Depot, Darlington Road – located at the vehicle entrance
  • Stokesley Depot, Ellerbeck Court – located to the front of the depot
  • Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre, Chapel Street – located in the shed to the right of the entrance

In an emergency call the district council on 01609 779977 and select ‘floodline’

For more information about flooding visit www.hambleton.gov.uk/flooding  and

For road closures  www.northyorks.gov.uk/roadworks-road-closures-and-diversions

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*