Flood-Plagued Wigan Residents Live in Constant Fear of Rain

As of September 30th, 2025, residents of Carville Grove in Hindley Green, Wigan are living in constant fear of rain after their homes were flooded twice in the past 10 months. Just last month, on September 11th, a blockage in the culverted watercourse was cleared by the local authorities, but heavy rainfall has continued to pose a serious risk of flooding in the area.

In the most recent incident on New Year's Day this year, homeowners Janine and Derek Walsh had only recently restored their property after the previous flood, only to see water rise up from the ground and flow into their house once again. "It was so traumatic. I never thought we would have to go through this again," Mrs. Walsh lamented. Her husband, Mr. Walsh, expressed his frustration, saying, "You want to rebuild but what's the point? You are living in constant fear of the rain."

Wigan Council has acknowledged the impact of these recurring floods on local households and has been working closely with the Environment Agency and United Utilities to explore potential solutions. A council spokesperson stated that further inspections have been carried out, and they will be meeting with the relevant authorities this week to discuss the next steps in addressing the drainage issues in Carville Grove and across Hindley Green.

An Environment Agency representative confirmed that they are collaborating with the local council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and utility providers to find ways to reduce the flood risk in the area. However, for now, the traumatized residents of Carville Grove remain uncertain about the future, unsure if rebuilding their homes is even worthwhile given the constant threat of flooding.