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Flooded homes in Wigton (No. 2)

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2864: tabled on 25 February 2026

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes that despite the continued anguish of the residents of Burnside, Wigton, CCL Secure have still not removed the six foot metal security fence that, during the heavy rain in November 2025, trapped debris and contributed to the flooding of homes; acknowledges the existence of drone footage demonstrating the damming effect of the fence; further notes the eyesore created when CCL Secure installed the insufficiently permeable barrier in 2023 on land long used for recreation and public amenity; and calls on CCL Secure to remove the fence without delay, work with the community of Wigton to cconsider how the factory site can be secured, and restore the land for the use of the residents of Burnside.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.