Emergency help for residents evacuated from Lakeside Caravan Park

Eight residents from Lakeside Caravan Park have been given emergency temporary accommodation.

Deputy Mayor Winsford town councillor Nathan Pardoe said:"We have never seen anything like this before but this just shows that flooding can happen here.

Winsford Marina is flooded

Winsford Marina is flooded

"Lakeside Caravan Park has suffered badly and residents who cannot return home are being looked after. Cheshire West and Chester Council has arranged alternative accommodation for eight people, pets included.

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"The focus now is on making sure people have the essentials, food, clothing and shelter and putting things back. The council team worked through the night on Wednesday, their efforts were amazing."

Homes of residents living near Winsford Marina were flooded as Storm Christoph battered the town.

The graveyard at Wharton Church is waterlogged due to the volume of rain.

The graveyard at Wharton Church is waterlogged

The graveyard at Wharton Church is waterlogged

"I know this is distressing to families with loved ones at rest there," said Cllr Pardoe, whose gran is buried at this cemetery. "It is really sad. Myself and Cllr Joanne Moorcroft have talked with Rev Tim Hanson.

"It is a challenge because of the drainage, we will talk to council officers about the technical issues."

The local community is now rallying round to help each other.

"There have been inspiring stories of residents helping each other and the community response is heartwarming," said Cllr Pardoe. "Thankyou and well done to all involved."

Anyone evacuated from their home can seek help from Cheshire West and Council's help team on 0300 123 7065.