Coping with the New Norm: Shropshire Showground CEO Addresses the Rising Tide of Abnormal Flooding
Coping with the New Norm: Shropshire Showground CEO Addresses the Rising Tide of Abnormal Flooding Introduction: In the aftermath of Storm Henk, abnormal flooding has become an unsettling new normal for the West Mid Showground on Gravel Hill Lane in Shrewsbury. CEO Ian Bebbington, while acknowledging the severity of the recent flood, emphasizes that such occurrences are now more frequent and less shocking than in previous years. The clean-up process, expected to span over a month, reveals the tangible impacts of climate change on the region, with flooding evolving from an occasional disaster to a recurring challenge. CEO Ian Bebbington reflects on the evolving landscape of flooding at the Shropshire showground, noting that what was once considered a rare and catastrophic event has shifted to a more regular and expected phenomenon. The recent flood, though deemed "bad," is contextualized by Bebbington as less severe than those experienced in previous years. Bebbington point...