(Ruan High Lanes, Cornwall, 2026-01-31) — A 17th-century cottage in Cornwall has been flooded three times this week, displacing a family and prompting calls for investigation into drainage issues.
A family in Ruan High Lanes, Cornwall, is facing repeated displacement due to flooding at their 17th-century home, raising concerns about local drainage infrastructure.
- Jennie Spicer’s family has been forced into temporary accommodation due to recurrent flooding.
- Spicer has reported blocked drains and is requesting a CCTV investigation.
- Cornwall Council acknowledges a history of flooding in the area and states drains are functioning as expected.
Flooding has impacted Jennie Spicer’s 17th-century cottage in Ruan High Lanes three times this week, leaving her family in temporary accommodation, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).
Spicer stated she has repeatedly reported blocked drains and is requesting a CCTV investigation, as the drainage system is often covered in compacted mud. “We cannot live like this, we haven’t had a home in two years as we keep getting displaced by flood water,” she said.
Drainage System Overwhelmed
Cornwall Council said the area has a long history of flooding caused by water runoff from nearby fields, which overwhelms the drains designed for highway runoff. The council stated the drains were cleaned and are functioning as expected.
The issue has been passed to the Environment Agency for further investigation, according to Cornwall Council.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by the Local Democracy Reporting Service and added independent context.
