Tadcaster Community Action Group

08/10/2025

We need ongoing public support for the Flood Scheme; our town cannot afford for this project to be delayed or postponed.

In the coming days, you'll hear from the people of Tadcaster through television, radio, and social media.

[Link to Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AE3CadWyL/?mibextid=wwXIfr)

There are ‘massive concerns’ in the town

07/10/2025

Its time we stand together! This evening at 6pm please come to find out why the planning application submission for the Flood Scheme has been extended by three months. At the Boys Sunday school.

I understand the EA director and flood manager will be there to answer our questions - including Look North.

Opportunities for this Town pushed back - its has to stop ✋

06/10/2025

Important news

05/10/2025

As the weather calms a reminder of where we are…

The Flood Scheme: North Yorkshire Council planners have set a target date of 14 October for the decision. If any work is to start this year, the application must be approved. We hope to have an update early next week please follow Kirsty Poskitt - North Yorkshire Councillor Tadcaster Division

The Flood Scheme is designed to protect against flooding and in turn re vitalise our Town making businesses and residents wanting to invest.

After two consultations and 10 months of review, it is inconceivable that any objections would be submitted at this late stage. Doing so would risk derailing the project, which is of vital importance to Tadcaster, its residents, and its businesses.

On Tuesday this week at 6pm there is a extra council meeting with the EA to discuss the 106 agreement (basically the town councils commitment to take care of the fas and biodiversity elements once the EA has left) For anyone who can’t make it to the EA Tuesday day drop ins its definitely worth coming to this meeting, the EA team will be there so there will be chance to ask questions.

04/10/2025

Storm Amy - River update
The majority of the wet weather has passed 🙂 upstream.

Levels will rise upstream in the next few hours. Nothing that indicates a Flood Alert for the Upper and/or the lower River Wharfe, the Upper has been removed.

If anyone wants any help with planning for the Winter ahead please be reassured we are always here to help Kirsty and myself.

Nicola

21/09/2025

Update Bridge:

Afternoon all!

Glorious sunny day today.

I have spoken to the highways team at NYC, they are keeping a very close eye on the Bridge. Whilst we do expect the level to rise we expect to drop again fairly swiftly.

There are no current plans for a road closure. I will let everyone know if this changes.

Kirsty

21/09/2025

Lower River Wharfe Flood Alert:
Please prepare for potential access issues and cellar flooding if you have properties with low land.

Last night, levels in Kettlewell came out lower than predicted, which affected the models around midnight. Netherside Hall (Burnsall Bridge) went into Flood Warning status, but fortunately, the levels did not reach the predicted height; there was a difference of 0.6 to 0.8 meters.

**Today:**
Pool Bridge is nearing its peak at 3.48 meters, and the water is now between Arthington and Collingham, with Tadcaster rising.

The predicted model levels indicate that Tadcaster is expected to remain below 3 meters around 3-5 PM today. This means we are well below the Flood Warning level.

The forecast for today is dry! Two Flood Alerts in one week…in September 🙈☀️

20/09/2025

Update we are closely in contact with all Agencies.

Hi-def we**am at Tadcaster offering up to the second live imagery on River Wharfe. With regular river reports from the area, and an extensive archive of images from the past days, months and even years, this is the greatest way to view the beauty of Tadcaster and see how fishing conditions develop.

20/09/2025

The Upper and Lower River Wharfe is in Flood Alert.
Rainfall is expected to stop in the early hours.

17/09/2025

A very useful update, prepare for the season ahead.

Hi-def we**am at Tadcaster offering up to the second live imagery on River Wharfe. With regular river reports from the area, and an extensive archive of images from the past days, months and even years, this is the greatest way to view the beauty of Tadcaster and see how fishing conditions develop.