New rain garden project helps Plumpton pupils tackle flooding
Pupils at Plumpton Primary School are helping to manage local flood risk thanks to a new natural flood management project delivered by the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust with support from Lewes District Council.
Councillor Emily O'Brien and Councillor Mark Slater from Lewes District Council recently visited the school alongside partners from the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust (OART) and Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) to see the project in action and lend a hand with final planting and signage.
Councillor O'Brien, Cabinet Member for Climate, Nature and Food Systems, said: "Projects like this show how small, practical changes can make a real difference in managing flood risk while also creating greener, more engaging spaces for young people. It's fantastic to see pupils at Plumpton Primary School learning about the environment in such a hands-on way."
Councillor Slater, Cabinet Member for Tenants and those in housing need, added: "Natural flood management is a vital part of how we respond to climate change locally. By working in partnership with organisations like the Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, we're able to deliver solutions that benefit both communities and wildlife."
Jennifer Daley, Plumpton Primary School teacher, said: "The rain garden planters have created an excellent space for the pupils of Plumpton Primary School to learn about and enjoy the natural world. It has enabled them to develop their understanding of how we can make small changes to have a positive impact, even within our own school."
Lewes District Council is working closely with partners OART and SWT to promote natural flood management measures along the River Ouse, helping communities adapt to increasing climate pressures.
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