Flood prevention work faces being cut in bid to save council cash View Image

Flood prevention work is set to be cut in some areas of South Gloucestershire to save the council money .

But the authority says it will focus on clearing gullies and drains in higher-risk places while reducing how often it does this in other locations.

The plans are set out in South Gloucestershire Council ’s annual 2026/27 draft budget which is out to public consultation until December 21 to get residents’ views.

The document said: “Some areas are more susceptible to flooding than others.

“We know where these areas are, and we know what is effective in minimising the chances of flooding – clearing gullies and drains and sweeping roads.

“We plan to increase how often we clear drains and gulleys in

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