Red-tape holds up flood defence scheme say campaginers

There are calls for urgent Government action to shore up flood defences at Boston in Lincolnshire after last week's storms caused chaos to homes and businesses around the town.

Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole, Andrew Percy, who's calling for a meeting with the Environment Agency over flooding, spoke to Calendar about the issue.

There are calls for urgent Government action to shore up flood defences at Boston in Lincolnshire after last week's storms caused chaos around the town.

A tidal barrier, which experts say would have prevented Thursday night's flooding isn't due to be built until 2019. Adam Fowler reports.

The Environment Agency has updated an interactive map showing where the storm has hit hardest. It includes detail on 54 flood warnings, where there is a danger to life, along with 124 flood warnings, and 70 flood alerts.

Check the interactive map for an overview

Check your area at the Environment Agency flood warning website

Read: Storm sweeps across Britain amid 59 severe flood warnings

There are calls on the government to make it quicker for flood defence schemes to be given the go-ahead.

A tidal barrier in Boston, which experts say would have prevented Thursday night's flooding isn't due to be built until at least 2019. Campaigners say the Haven Barrage has been in the planning for at least ten years and that approval for it has taken too long because of red tape

Michael Billington reports on the aftermath of Thursday's floods in Boston in Lincolnshire where the Environment Secretary has been visiting the worst affectged communities along the East Coast. The cleanup is continuing in Boston, where hundreds of homes were under water.

He talks to shop owner Linda King, Owen Paterson the Environment Secretary, Mark Simmonds MP Con for Boston and Skegness and Kirsty Ellis, a flood victim.

The mayor of Whitby is calling for more sea defences in the town following this week's floods.

Homes and businesses around Whitby harbour were flooded when a tidal surge forced water into nearby streets. Some residents won't be back in their homes for months. Lisa Walton reports.

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has been visiting flood-hit communities along the East Coast.