The Environment Agency has pledged to make a Suffolk town "more resilient to flooding incidents" following the devastation wreaked by Storm Babet a year ago.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the government body said the flood warning area in Framlingham had been expanded to include all properties affected when the town's River Ore burst its banks, while consultants were modelling the impact of silt and vegetation on river flows.

The brown water that engulfed the town during heavy downpours on October 20 2023 left approximately 70 residents homeless and forced businesses to close, while cars were also submerged in the overflowing water.

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But an agency spokesperson said: “We are committed to helping Framlingham become more resilient to flooding incidents.

"Since the storm and the subsequent wettest winter on record, we’ve been working hard to support impacted communities across East Anglia and embed lessons learned.

“For example, in Framlingham we’ve expanded our flood warning area to incorporate all properties affected by the main river flooding in October 2023.

"This update will go live on November 24 and will help people be better prepared for any future floods.

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"We’ve also employed consultants who are carrying out modelling to better understand the impact that silt or vegetation in the channel has on flows and whether our maintenance remains fit for purpose.

“We continue to work closely with the town council and the local community to explore a range of options for managing flood risk in the longer term.”

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