McMillan Calls For Flooding Summit

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has today (Tuesday) written to Scottish Government Minister for Environment, Stewart Stevenson MSP, to highlight the on-going flooding issues in Inverclyde.
Today we have, once again, witnessed heavy flooding throughout the area which has caused delays on the road network and cancellations of trains.

Mr. McMillan said:

"Today we are again witnessing terrible flooding in Inverclyde which is causing lengthy delays and road closures.　

"The closure of the A8 road network in Inverclyde is a major issue for everyone including those travelling to the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Paisley for appointments.

"Firm action must be taken in Inverclyde to tackle the problem of flooding as for too long this issue has affected local people, the local economy and the livelihoods of the people in the area.

"Therefore, I have written to the Scottish Government asking that an Inverclyde Flooding Summit be arranged with all relevant stakeholders including Inverclyde Council, Scottish Government, SEPA, Scottish Water and any other public agency with a locus on helping reduce this annual issue."