Paul Cobbing

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Looking forward to a great event #floods #floods #action4floods #communities #NFFConference #WhatNext

[National Flood Forum @NatFloodForum]

SAVE THE DAY, the @NatFloodForum are hosting their conference on 5th March 2020 in the National Railway Museum in York. One of the questions we are posing is ‘what next’ after flooding? Watch out for more information over the coming weeks #NFFConference #Action4Floods #WhatNext

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

@NatFloodForum Really interesting. People perspectives highlighted. Role of the National Flood Forum has never been more relevant @NatFloodForum #action4floods

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

The flooding in India and the scale of the impacts is truly horrific.

[Damian Carrington @dpcarrington]

Over 2,100 dead in monsoon rains, floods across India
via @timesofindia
https://t.co/yZYNJBa3e8

[John Curtin @JPCurtinClimate]

Lincoln, Preston, Calderdale, Kendal, Tadcaster (and others!) - we have some good news for you - Government has announced £62m for 13 new flood schemes better protecting 9000 homes #floodaware https://t.co/IdLJqXlCXj

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

#wednesdaywisdom We’re showcasing inspiring #CivilSociety case studies that were gathered for the ‘Connecting Cranes with Communities’ report - Digital Money Coach improved digital confidence and skills in #coventry https://t.co/4mTvXOCJ2O #inclusiveWM

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

#brumhour We will be live tweeting from the launch of our report on Inclusive Growth in the West Midlands- 24/07 @ 10am #inclusiveWM Sign up if you want to attend in person: https://t.co/fWjiA5gVca #inclusiveeconomy #ukpoverty #localgov @thedancingflea @westmids_CA

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

@mark_g_hoban @floodre Some interesting proposals to push the whole agenda forward.@NatFloodForum

[Daniel Johns @DanielJ88]

We believe this is a significant moment in the evolution of the water industry, to deliver the benefits of private sector investment and efficiency within a clear and legally-binding public purpose framework. Want to know more?

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Excellent! Glad you found it useful.

[Teresa Bridgeman @BridgemanTai]

On reflection, my favourite #FloodandCoast2019 session was workshop on 25YEP with @PaulCobbing Jez Westgarth @DanielJ88 @MBarnes_Hydro Phil Jones et al. Vigorous, informed debate with input from everyone in the room. Even when one of the panellists wasn’t there!

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Challenge from @CitizensUKBham to panel to write to major employers asking them to commit to #LivingWageBrum. @CllrJohnCotton accepts the challenge,

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Yes, LocalEyes would be a great name for an optician @BarbaraNice . Great to talk to you about what we really do, good luck for tonight

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Communities at risk have contributed to developing the new FCERM Strategy consultation. Now is the time to see what EA has produced and respond. Is it ambitious enough? Does everyone have a role? @NatFloodForum
https://t.co/SgV0uSdsMG

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Reinforcing the importance of true bottom up approaches that help people to take back some control. @NatFloodForum

[Dr Phiala Mehring @PhialaM]

Flood authority perspective on flood groups: They feel empowered that they are no longer just victims that they're actually doing something about it themselves and getting others to do to stuff as well.

[Teresa Bridgeman @BridgemanTai]

Not just #SuDS but an insight into what goes on at a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee. And a reminder that 'delivering' #engagement is not the same as putting in a fish pass (random eg, fishies please don't @ me).

[Dr Phiala Mehring @PhialaM]

What's flooding? Experiencing engagement as a 'bolt on' rather than a vital part of FRM. And that aggravate the impacts of flooding. That's the conclusion that my PhD chat with @Desk_Jockeys landed upon #People1st

[LocaliseWestMidlands @LocaliseWM]

Do you want to maximise the benefits of economic development in your area? Find guidance, research and case studies on integrating community economic development into your everyday business at https://t.co/dEXtL0cn9G @GBSLEP @BClep @CW_LEP

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

A striking anomaly is the lack of strategic coordination of flood risk issues with the work of other sectors, who often have much more influence on outcomes than FRM. This is one approach. There are others. The FCERM Strategy needs to address this. @NatFloodForum

[Dr Phiala Mehring @PhialaM]

Oh no! More complexity in FRM. One of the major barriers that flood groups cite in trying to better manage their flood risk is the complexity over ‘who does what & whom do you contact’. To EA or to RA? Whilst talking of complexity, where does NFM fit in?

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Interesting programme on AI and development on Radio 4 just now. Got me thinking about the possibilities for flood risk communities to use AI. Ideas?

[Dr Phiala Mehring @PhialaM]

I am using AI transcription services to help with my 50+ PhD interviews. So PhD non-quotes: ‘You start looking at Katherine, very short, to short to fix a sticking plaster’ or ‘September has stopped working. How do I get a replacement?’. I'll keep logging these mis-trancriptions

[Paul Cobbing @PaulCobbing]

Excellent day listening to different experiences of NFM @NatFloodForum @slowtheflow_UK

[JBA Trust @JBATrust]

Fantastic day at @slowtheflow_UK conference talking #floodrisk #nfm #flooding and demonstrating the @JBATrust mini hydraulic flume

[Caroline Lucas @CarolineLucas]

The public have changed their minds.

55% now want to remain in the EU.

John Curtice is right - Government cannot be certain it is implementing the 'will of the people'.

For the sake of our democracy, we must give the public a say with a #PeoplesVote.