Landlady of Flooded Rutland Pub Blasts Inertia Rutland County Council on Live TV
Yolanda, the landlady of The White Lion Inn in Whissendine, appeared on the Jeremy Vine show this morning to discuss the devastating impact of recent flooding on her pub and home.
The pub, located in an area prone to flooding, experienced four separate flood events in 2024, leaving Yolanda and her community reeling. Despite the significant damage, insurance companies have refused to continue covering the mounting repair costs.
During the interview, Yolanda expressed frustration with the perceived inaction of Rutland County Council. "This area has always flooded, but not like it floods now," she stated, "Something has definitely changed."
Yolanda criticised the Council's apparent dismissive attitude, suggesting they believe the community has become accustomed to the flooding and should simply "clean up and get on with it." She further highlighted the establishment of an S19 group to address flooding concerns following the October storms, yet lamented the lack of tangible action resulting from these efforts.
The community has rallied around The White Lion Inn, with 20-30 residents volunteering their time to help clean up the mud and debris. Yolanda hopes to reopen the pub within the next week, acknowledging the challenges of removing sewage contamination and ensuring proper sanitation.
While grateful for the community support, Yolanda remains concerned about the possibility of future flooding events.
This incident underscores the urgent need for effective flood mitigation strategies in Rutland and highlights the frustration of those directly impacted by the devastating consequences of inaction.
