First ever call for video evidence – as National Assembly committee kicks off flooding inquiry
The National Assembly for Wales’ Sustainability Committee wants to see the pictures that tell your flooding story.
Whether you were flooded out of your home or simply witnessed flood damage in your community, the committee wants to see your pictures.
The consultation drive was launched at St Richard Gwyn School, Barry, because it was seriously affected by flooding in July 2007.
Youngsters at the school gave a presentation of the damage caused to their communities by the flood.
“Flooding is an issue that affects all parts of Wales,” said committee chair, Mick Bates AM.
“We want to find out from people who have been affected in their homes, communities, schools and at work what it’s really like. That’s why we want those of you who have experienced the impact of flooding to play a central role in this inquiry.
“With your evidence we can truly find out the stories behind the media headlines and assess the real cost of flooding in Wales to all those who have been affected and could be affected in the future.
“Only then can we, as Assembly Members, start to look for the solutions to ease in what is, in many cases, a burden that may well return on a regular basis.”
The committee is inviting you to send in video files from your phone in any format and videos from camcorders.
But in order to ensure every single video is viewed could you please limit the video file to ONE MINUTE in length.
E-mail your videos to Sustainablilty.comm@wales.gsi.gov.uk or post them to, Sustainability Committee, National Assembly for Wales, Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay, CF99 1NA.
The videos will then be posted on the National Assembly’s website at
They will then also feed into the committee enquiry.
Consultation launch at St Richard Gwyn in Barry
