P-05-1010 An independent inquiry into the 2020 flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf so that lessons are learned

This petition was submitted by Eleri Griffiths having collected 274 signatures on paper and 5,743 online, a total of 6,017 signatures.

Text of Petition:                     

We, the undersigned, urge the Welsh Government to initiate a full, independent, open and public inquiry into the 2020 flooding of homes and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf, and that appropriate steps are taken to rectify any issues so that similar damage can be prevented from reoccurring.

Additional Information

People and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf need an inquiry into the flooding that has hit so many of our communities this year, with some affected three times since February. It is time for the voices and experiences of the people and businesses of Pontypridd, Treforest, Taff’s Well, Trehafod, Cilfynydd, Rhydyfelin, Nantgarw, Hawthorn, Hirwaun, Abercwmboi, Mountain Ash, Pentre, Treorchy, Treherbert, Maerdy, Porth and others to be heard, so that lessons are learned for the future.

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 07/02/2022.

The Committee noted that the Government has confirmed it will deliver an independent review of the S19 reports. In light of this, the Committee agreed to congratulate the petitioner on this and the other positive outcomes of their petitioning, including the greater consideration of the mental health impacts in future investment in flood alleviation, and closed the petition.

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 29/09/2020.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Pontypridd
• South Wales Central

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