Flood reception centre to open in Bridgnorth as river levels remain high in Shropshire

Shropshire is in the middle of severe flooding across the county as the fallout from Storm Franklin continues to cause disruption across the region.

Homes and businesses are flooded, while many roads and car parks in Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth are closed.

Shropshire Council have opened a flood reception centre in Shrewsbury at Salvation Army, Salters Lane, Coleham; and in Bridgnorth one will open at 9am on Wednesday at Castle Hall, West Castle Street. They will offer advice and support to those who need it.

The council's community wellbeing outreach team are also out in both Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth

The Darwin and Riverside Centres in Shrewsbury are closed, with a decision to be taken on Wednesday morning to see if they can be reopened then.

At 4.15pm there were 12 Flood Warnings and nine Flood Alerts which have been issued by the Environment Agency, instructing those living near the county’s watercourses to take action or be prepared for flooding.

Shrewsbury Bus Station remains closed.

Shropshire Council’s highways teams are working around the clock to close roads and car parks and make sure people who need them have sandbags to protect their homes and businesses.