Last week, Local MP Jeremy Hunt, stepped up his campaign to protect the local environment from potential flooding of the River Wey.Responding to pressure from both Jeremy Hunt and local residents the Environment Agency has guaranteed that the River Wey will be scavenged within the next two months in order to remove blockages and prevent potential flooding. The Wey has experienced high levels of reed growth this year, which is due to the low water levels, as a result of the lack of rainfall. The Environment Agency control this by spraying the reeds but have not been able to carry out this much needed work as it would have a detrimental effect on the oxygen level in the river. Jeremy Hunt commented:“I am delighted that the Environment Agency have given a guarantee to the people of Farnham that the River Wey will be scavenged before the winter months. Clearly lessons have been learnt from past experiences and it is reassuring that they are making advance preparations.”