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Dorchester councillors are calling for a reevaluation of flood protection strategies following recent flooding events at Castle Park and London Road. They express concerns that the proposed Dorchester North housing development may exacerbate flooding issues, countering developers' claims of effective runoff control.

Investigations indicate that existing drainage systems were overwhelmed, necessitating pump interventions. Councillors propose enhancing flood response measures in the Dorset Local Plan to adapt to climate change. Dorset Council plans to join the South West Flood and Coastal shared service to improve funding and access to expertise for flood management.