COUNCILLORS have pledged to do more for a community that was once again at the mercy of rising flood water.

Councillor Mark Wilson has promised to fight for the safety of homeowners living in south Ulverston after yet another flood scare.

Mr Wilson has assured residents that they will not be forgotten when it comes to flood defences.

Mr Wilson said: "I'm asking the South Lakes Distric Council to put pressure on the Environment Agency.

"We didn't get any flood warnings, there were no warnings on the major media sites."

Mr Wilson echoed the sentiment of residents who felt that they had no time to prepare against the flood water that came up so fast.

In response an Environment Agency spokesman said: "Heavy rainfall in Cumbria resulted in the Environment Agency issuing flood warnings and flood alerts for parts of the county over the weekend.

"A flood alert was issued for the Ulverston area on Saturday 20 August. "The alert, generated from flood and rainfall forecasts, warned people that flooding was possible and to be prepared."

Councillor Andrew Butcher saw first hand how fast the came up to houses in North Lonsdale Road.

He said: "No one has seen it flood so fast before. It was very worrying."

Mr Butcher was able to help coordinate members of the Environment Agency and the district council once they became aware of the problems in south Ulverston.

For Mr Butcher, his concern lies for the people and businesses in south Ulverston, and the future risks they face.

"Some people don't have flood insurance.

"It's not just the residents, it's Siemens as well. There were people trapped in the car park because of the flooding."

There are calls from councillors and residents alike for their issues to be take more seriously by the district council, and the government.

Mr Butcher said: "We feel a bit neglected down here in south Ulverston.

"People seem to think that Ulverston stops after the railway line. But there is a great community spirit here. People help other people."

One of the people Mr Butcher wanted to single out for praise was the Ulverston town clerk, Jayne Kendall.

He said: "She sent me the numbers of all the people I needed, and offered any help the town hall could give."