AN EXTRA 7,500 gullies on residential roads will be cleaned to cut the risk of flash flooding, Dudley Council bosses have pledged.
The additional winter work will help to reduce the risk of flooding when cold and wet weather hits.
The council also argues that the move acts on its pledge to make the borough cleaner and greener.
Councillor John Martin, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services and Highway, said: "Residents have told us that gully cleaning is very important to them as it helps to keep the borough clean and green while reducing the risk of flooding to houses and businesses.
"We have listened to people and are responding by pledging to clean these additional 7,500 gullies during the winter months.”
Over 10,000 gullies are cleaned each year including reactive works following requests from residents, according to Dudley Council.
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