Action for Staveley

We are on a mission to make the North West stronger and for Staveley that means increasing resilience towards climate change through rainwater management. Cumbria sees its fair share of rain and Staveley is no exception. To tackle these challenges, we’re looking at how we can improve our network to meet demands for now and in the future.  Our plan includes increasing capacity at Staveley treatment works with new pipework and pumps as well as more monitoring and CCTV surveys of the local sewer network.  You will see us around the village more and more as we complete our investigation work to design a final solution for Staveley.

You may also have seen recently that we’ve installed rainwater planters at the Village Hall and the Pavilion to help slow the flow of rain into the sewers. We need your help to tackle the rain too, and we’ve been delighted that so many of you ordered a free slow release water butt which have now been delivered.

Free slow release water butt

Water butts are a great addition to your garden – untreated rainwater is good for your plants and if you’re on a water meter, you’ll save a little money too. Slow release water butts have the added benefit of built-in capacity which helps manage excessive rainfall. When the water reaches a pre-determined level, any excess water automatically flows into the drain. This means that there is always capacity in the water butt and rainfall is managed through a more controlled flow into the network.