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From the archives: a frozen Ouse, 25 Dec 2010

Frozen river, 25 Dec 2010

Looking back to this day in 2010, when parts of the river Ouse were frozen over.

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‘Very special circumstances': impacts of the Clifton and Rawcliffe flood defence plans

Rawcliffe Meadows, 25 March 2019

The Environment Agency’s planning applications to extend the flood barrier banks in the Clifton and Rawcliffe area are going to the planning committee on 12 September 2019. Notes on the plans and their environmental impact, in and around Rawcliffe Meadows and other green areas close to the ings.

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Scarborough Bridge upgrade: photos and notes, as work begins

Work begins on Scarborough Bridge (4 Dec 2018)

Photos and notes on the first stages of the Scarborough Bridge upgrade, which will replace the old pedestrian bridge with an accessible and flood-proof bridge.

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Castle Gateway studies: Brownie Dyke, Castle Mills, and the Foss Basin

'Brownie Dyke' sign, by Castle Mills Bridge/Foss Basin

The Foss in the area between Castle Mills Bridge and Blue Bridge. Photos and observations. A continuation of recent ‘Castle Gateway studies’.

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Foss barrier: temporary platform under construction

Foss barrier, construction work in progress, 17 May 2016

Photos of work at the Foss barrier, and links to and info on the planning application for the temporary platform to enable necessary improvements.

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After the floods: apologies, Walmgate and Fossgate

Mind the floor ... after the floods, Walmgate, some months on (2 May 2016)

Signs in windows on Walmgate and Fossgate show that, for some, things aren’t back to normal yet after the flooding of the Foss.

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An interesting building by the Foss: planning application

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Flood risk and financially viable futures: should the ground floor of this former almshouse by Foss Bridge become a restaurant?

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Floods and a fire station: planning application

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The ‘lodge’ building on the fire station site, Peckitt Street. Flood risk means it is likely to be lost in the redevelopment of the site.

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