Andrew Smith MP visited the area around Hinksey Park with local councillors Bob Price and Oscar Van Nooijen this morning as the flood waters rose. Water from the lake is rising, flooding houses in Vicarage Lane and threatening the primary school, houses in Lake Street and the surrounding area. Everyone is working closely with the emergency services and the city council to ensure that sand bags are provided and that vulnerable people are evacuated. Andrew said 'This is obviously a very worrying time and I really feel for those affected. I am keeping closely in touch with the emergency response team and have already called in Parliament for the lessons to be learned.' 

We went back in the afternoon, helping to unload sandbags and calling around streets to see where help was most needed.

Oxford City Council have issued this advice: If you live in one of these areas and need general flooding information, call the floodline on 0845 9881188. Oxford City Council tenants can phone 0800 227676 for help with tenancy issues. If you are concerned that you need evacuating or any threat to life please call 999 for assistance.