WHY are we having problems with flooding and why have they worsened?
The River Ouse used to be dredged regularly, particularly under Ouse Bridge. All the ditches would be cleaned out leaving the river and ditches deeper to take more water. Why has dredging and ditch-cleaning stopped?
David Wardell,
Malton Road, York.
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