Angus Council
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| Area | 2181 |
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| Population | 116,040 (2018) |
| Points of interest | Glamis Castle |
| Arbroath Abbey | |
| Mount Keen | |
| University | Dundee and Angus College |
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| ID | 2916596 |
About Angus Council
Angus is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland, a registration county and a lieutenancy area. The council area borders Aberdeenshire, Dundee City and Perth and Kinross. Main industries include agriculture and fishing.
Sailing to school and the daily issues of climate change
... " This has really punched us straight in the face, " says Graeme Dailly, director of infrastructure and environment at Angus Council, surveying the damage to the flood defence scheme in Brechin...
Return to River Street: Brechin flooding one month on
... " Angus Council have been approached for comment...
Former period dignity officer settles out of court
... The working group - which comprises of representatives from Dundee and Angus College, Perth College, Angus Council and Dundee City Council - had said Mr Grant was the strongest candidate for the job...
Storm Babet floods could last for days - officials
... He said: " The local community in Brechin, like others across Scotland, has come together to offer support to all those affected by the floods with Angus Council receiving hundreds of offers of alternative accommodation for those forced to leave their homes...
Storm Babet: Second red alert in a week as flooding rages on
... Storm Babet: The story so farAngus Council - the area hit by the first red alert on Thursday - said it was prepared to call on the military for assistance if the situation in the region worsens significantly...
Storm Babet: Body found after woman swept into Angus river
... Angus Council has issued a further plea for residents around Brechin to evacuate as some refused to leave their homes...
Thousands still without power after Storm Otto
... Angus Council said the Burnside Primary School building was not safe for children and staff, after the roof was seriously damaged...
Period dignity officer takes legal action after losing job
... The working group – which comprises of representatives from Dundee and Angus College, Perth College, Angus Council and Dundee City Council – had said Mr Grant as the strongest candidate for the job...
Storm Babet floods could last for days - officials
By Thomas MackintoshBBC News
Flooding from Storm Babet could last for days, The Environment Agency (EA) has warned, after The UK was lashed with rain and wind over The weekend.
Nearly 120 flood warnings remain across England - including in The East Midlands and along The River Severn .
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf will visit Brechin, to see where The River South Esk burst its banks.
Elsewhere, Nottinghamshire County Council declared a major incident over.
The EA said more flooding due to Heavy Rain was possible until Wednesday for parts of England - including around The River Severn .
Parts of Yorkshire and The Humber and The East Midlands may see more flooding on Monday, The Agency said.
Katharine Smith, flood duty manager at The Environment Agency , said teams were on The ground helping local communities.
" Temporary defences, including pumps and barriers, have been deployed to minimise The impact of flooding where needed, " She Said .
" Flood gates have also been closed in affected areas. We also advise people to stay away from swollen rivers and urge people not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car. "
Five severe flood warnings were lifted on Sunday Evening - Two were for The River Idle in The East Midlands and three were for The River Derwent in Derby.
Areas along The River Severn , Britain's longest river, will be affected in The Coming days. The Agency has also warned widespread flooding is probable in parts of The Midlands and The North of England .
Meanwhile, A Woman in her 80s, named by her son as Maureen Gilbert, After Her home was flooded.
Three Other People are confirmed to have died since Storm Babet hit on Thursday - and Two People in Scotland including r who was Swept Away by river water.
Ahead of Monday's scheduled visit to Brechin, Mr Yousaf expressed his condolences and also praised local authorities, volunteers and emergency services for their efforts in " extremely challenging conditions".
He Said : " The Local community in Brechin, like others across Scotland, has come together to offer support to all those affected by The floods with Angus Council receiving hundreds of offers of alternative accommodation for those forced to leave their homes.
" The Process of assessing The full amount of damage caused in all areas affected by The Storm is now under way. This will take some time and We Are working closely with local authorities to support The People and businesses affected. "
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